Margarita Carolina Jessamine is a compact native evergreen vine that can also be a groundcover. The shiny lance-like leaves earn bronze hues in winter. Large, highly fragrant clear yellow trumpet-shaped flowers bloom on old growth in spring. Prefers full sun and well-drained soils. The flowers and leaves are highly toxic if ingested.
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Origins: |
South NA, Mexico, and Guatemala |
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Height: |
8' - 12' |
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Spread: |
2' - 5’ |
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Spacing: |
3.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious diseases or pest issues. Self-sows. NOTE: highly toxic if ingested, wear gloves when handling.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Native Gardens, Foundational Plantings, Trellises and walls, and Containers,.
COMPANION PLANTS: Climbing Rose, Daylily, Hibiscus
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Gelsemium sempervirens Margarita 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
