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Carolina Jessamine

Gelsemium sempervirens, Gelsemiaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Trellis

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Confederate JasmineTrachelospermum jasminoides vine
Pollinator SharingPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Snake GourdTrichosanthes cucumerina

Carolina jessamine may release allelopathic compounds harmful to snake gourd growth

AllamandaAllamanda cathartica

Both toxic plants may have allelopathic interactions and compete for similar growing conditions

Uses

Functions

Screening

Common Questions

What zones does Carolina Jessamine grow in?

Carolina Jessamine grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Carolina Jessamine?

Good companions for Carolina Jessamine include Confederate Jasmine.

Design guilds with Carolina Jessamine and see companion relationships visually.

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