Gelsemium, Carolina Yellow Jasmine, Yellow Jessamine 'Pride of Augusta'

Gelsemiumsempervirens

Genus
Gelsemium (jel-SEM-ee-um)
Species
sempervirens (sem-per-VY-renz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Las Vegas, Nevada

Durham, North Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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DeLand, FL (Zone 9b) | October 2011 | positive

In reply to the very old post above (for those who are still in search of this plant), I purchased mine from Brushwood Nursery (www.garde...Read More

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | November 2006 | neutral

I have no personal experience with this double flowered beauty because I have not been able to find this variety, 'Pride of Augusta.' An...Read More

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