Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita'
Margarita Carolina Jessamine
Margarita is a cold-hardy cultivar with flowers that are slightly larger than the straight-species.
This native, twining vine has sweetly scented, canary-yellow flowers and glossy evergreen foliage. Most showy when in bloom February through May; foliage generally bronzes in winter.
Carolina jessamine is a versatile vine frequently used to grow up/along mailboxes, fences, downspouts, trellises, and can even be used as a groundcover.
Provides shelter for songbirds and nectar/pollen for pollinators.
- Native, evergreen vine
- Fragrant, bright canary-yellow flowers
- Cold hardy selection
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita'
Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic or slightly alkaline soilsoil with organic matter. Flowers best in full sun, but will also flower in shade. Very adaptable plant to most environmental conditions (except for wet, poorly-draining soil).
*CAUTION: All parts of this plant are poisonous if consumed.