In the United States, the Carolina Jasmine is common in the coastal plains and piedmont regions (from Virginia down to south Florida and west to Arkansas and Texas).
People use Jasmine and Jessamine as two variations of the same word
But the state flower is NOT part of the Jasmine family
Botanical Name: Gelsemium Sempervirens
Blooms in very late winter to early spring and with enough sun light it will bloom again in Autumn
No serious disease or insect problems
Highly resistant to damage from deer and other wildlife
Highly resistant to salt and other environmental factors
Narrow, glossy evergreen leaves (will develop a slight yellow or purple tent during the winter
Yellow, trumpet shaped blooms/flowers
5 inch long capsules within the bloom
Very adaptable and tenacious
The Carolina Jessamine LOVES SUN
Thrives in environments with plenty of space and moist, well-drained soil
This evergreen vine will climb trees, fences, and latticework at a very rapid rate.
Also, found in abandoned fields where it can act as a ground cover.Ā When planted on a bank or slope, the flower will serve as a bushy, rambling groundcover.
Provides extreme weather and winter cover.
Essential oils are extracted to make perfume, candles, and lotions
With the proper training, this flower can be used for many decorative purposes.
Plant in full to part sun (full sun is better)
Dig hole 3x the width of the pot
Prune in early spring to maintain shape
Fertilize 2 to 3 times during the growing season
Train with elastic stretch ties
Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Yellow Jessamine, Carolina Jessamine, Poor Manās Rope, Evening Trumpet Flower, Gelber Jasmine, Sariyasemin, Swamp Jessamine, The Mailbox Plant,
Do not mistake this plant as a honeysuckle. The Carolina Jessamine is highly piousness and can cause death and other serious illnessās when consumed.
Pull out the coloring pencils, crayons, or markers and get creative!
http://florawww.eeb.uconn.edu/198500715.html
https://www.horrycounty.org/Portals/0/Docs/PlanningandZoning/LandscapeBook.pdf
https://www.plantingtree.com/products/carolina-yellow-jessamine?variant=9420521537583&gclid=CjwKCAjwyqTqBRAyEiwA8K_4O_K2g4GR_N2gewJEP0lOaVndupxR1UVNMLjJe0KelxG6hbwyUsRhqhoC_kMQAvD_BwE#tabs-4
https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=GESE
https://www.scdot.org/inside/pdf/trustfund/CommittedThru-Detail.pdf
South Carolina State Flower ā CarolinaĀ Jessamine LOCATED: In the United States, the Carolina Jasmine is common in the coastal plains and piedmont regions (from Virginia down to south Florida and west to Arkansas and Texas).