Double Shot® Jessamine
Gelsemium sempervirens & Gelsemium rankinii
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | jel-SE-mi-um sem-per-VY-renz, jel-SE-mi-um RAN-kin-eye |
|---|---|
| Lore | The genus Gelsemium was classified by French botanist, Antoine Jussieu and named it for the similarity to Jasmine. These plants contain a potent alkaloid similar to strychnine. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing vine; twining stems reach 10 to 20 ft. long. |
| Bloom Time | Spring, repeating late summer to fall. |
| Design Ideas | Use this easy-to-grow vine on shade structures, fences and over gateways for an evergreen screen. Covers surfaces quickly and very well, but does not self cling. Good on chain-link fences and can easily cloak the fence around a tennis court. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Espalier, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Fruit Tree & Vine |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Fruit Poisonous, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Wet Soils, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
Thrives in enriched, slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system. Provide support such as trellis or arbor, or allow to ramble on the ground. Prune annually to control size. Sap may irritate; protect skin when pruning. Not fit for human or animal consumption.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 9
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