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| Identification |
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Genus
Gelsemium
Species
sempervirens
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
evening trumpetflower
Carolina jasmine
yellow jasmine
gelsemium
wild jasmine
Family
GELSEMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11575
Data source
HtZn p118;MedPl p214;Frgnt p144
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Vine
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
10' - 20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to light shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 07a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Gelsemium sempervirens have a mild vanilla-like fragrance. Carolina jasmine (also known as evening trumpetflower, wild jasmine, yellow jasmine and gelsemium) can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species likes full sun to light shade. It usually does best in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
It is poisonous
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
sedative
antispasmodic
antineuralgic
antipertussive
antiasthmatic
relaxant
hypotensive
Medicinal parts
Rootstock
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
It is extremely toxic
Medicinal notes
Gelsemium sempervirens has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a sedative, as an antispasmodic, as an antineuralgic and as an antipertussive. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. Carolina jasmine (sometimes called evening trumpetflower, wild jasmine, yellow jasmine and gelsemium) requires professional guidance for safe usage. It is illegal in some countries to possess or use this plant without proper certification. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the rootstock. It is extremely toxic.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers. jasmine-like scent
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Vanilla
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Gelsemium sempervirens is a perennial. Carolina jasmine (locally known in some parts as evening trumpetflower, wild jasmine, yellow jasmine and gelsemium) is evergreen. Flowers: This plant has funnel-shaped flowers. The flowers are usually a yellow color.
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