This native easy care evergreen vine is absolutely stunning along a fence covering an arbor or on virtually any sturdy structure that gives it ample support and provides the proper vista to admire its lovely draping style. Although it is sometimes mistakenly referred to as carolina jasmine true jasmines belong to the. All parts of the plant are poisonous.
It will twine on trellises and over supports on fences and walls and can even be used as a dense groundcover. Carolina jessamine flowers most profusely in the full sun but will also flower in the shade. Carolina jessamine spring yellow nectar poisonous to eat use caution small trees shrubs.
Landowners responded with the split rail fence. In late 1800 s and early 1900 s new laws in south carolina called for fencing live stock. The carolina fence garden s historical element is the split rail fence.
If you need to keep it contained to a specific area such as a fence or trellis cut vines that are too long in midsummer. Carolina jessamine grows quickly during the blooming season. Or plant the vine near a fence or.
Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 10. Also known as carolina jasmine and confederate jasmine carolina jessamine grows in u s. Allow to sprawl unsupported across.
Bright yellow flowers this well mannered vine climbs beautifully on a trellis arbor or over fences and walls without smothering surrounding trees and shrubs. Learn more about monrovia plants and best practices for best possible plant performance. Monrovia s carolina jessamine details and information.
Climbing 10 to 20 feet up and over fences trellises walls and anything else that gets in its way this evergreen vine hardy in usda hardiness zones 7 9 is a favorite for the cheerful color and heady perfume of its inch long blooms borne on wiry reddish brown stems.
Carolina jessamine fence. Carolina jessamine grows well in usda zones 6 to 9. Plant from containers during cool fall weather. Space plants 3 feet apart as a ground cover and 4 to 8 feet apart for fence or trellis climbers. Fertilize while the plant is actively growing with moderate amounts of a slow release balanced fertilizer such as a 12 6 6.
Apr 29 2016 explore cathy scheffer s board carolina jasmine on pinterest. See more ideas about carolina jasmine garden vines plants. With stems that can exceed 20 feet 6 m in length carolina jessamine gelsemium sempervirens climbs over anything it can twine its wiry stem around plant it on trellises and arbors along fences or under trees with loose canopies. The glossy leaves stay green all year providing dense coverage for the supporting structure.
Even deer are smart enough to leave this one alone so you needn t fear for the lives of your neighborhood foragers.
Even deer are smart enough to leave this one alone so you needn t fear for the lives of your neighborhood foragers. The glossy leaves stay green all year providing dense coverage for the supporting structure. With stems that can exceed 20 feet 6 m in length carolina jessamine gelsemium sempervirens climbs over anything it can twine its wiry stem around plant it on trellises and arbors along fences or under trees with loose canopies.
See more ideas about carolina jasmine garden vines plants. Apr 29 2016 explore cathy scheffer s board carolina jasmine on pinterest. Fertilize while the plant is actively growing with moderate amounts of a slow release balanced fertilizer such as a 12 6 6.
Space plants 3 feet apart as a ground cover and 4 to 8 feet apart for fence or trellis climbers. Plant from containers during cool fall weather. Carolina jessamine grows well in usda zones 6 to 9.
