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Gold Medal Plants
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| Common Name: |
Jasmine, Carolina |
| Botanical Name: |
Gelsemium sempervirens |
| Cultivar Name: |
‘Margarita’ |
| Plant Type: |
Evergreen Vine |
| Description: |
Gelsemium sempervirens ‘Margarita’ (Carolina Jasmine) is a fine-textured evergreen vine with a twining growth habit. It produces fragrant yellow trumpet-shaped flowers from late March into April. ‘Margarita’ grows almost anywhere, with characteristics such as drought-tolerance, deer-resistance, and soil adaptability. This native will scramble up or cascade over obstacles, creating a mass of living color. Plant in sun or part-shade. Grows to 12’ high x 6’ wide. Hardy in zones 5b to 9.
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| Hardiness Zones: |
5 to 8 |
| Sun/Shade Preference: |
Sun |
| Soil Condition Preference: |
Any |
| Special Attributes: |
Drought Tolerant
Disease Resistant
Pest Resistant
Deer Resistant
Fragrance
North American Native
Urban Tolerant
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| Plant Height: |
10-20 feet |
| Bloom Time: |
Early Spring |
| Flower Color: |
Yellow |
| Foliage Color: |
Dark Green |
| Fall Color: |
Dark Green |
| Plant Uses: |
Urban Park
Border
Foundation
Container
Climbing
Naturalizing
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| Year Won: |
2005 |
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