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Gelsemiaceae
Carolina Wild Woodbine
Gelsemium sempervirens
Southern charm.
- Family
- Gelsemiaceae
- Genus
- Gelsemium
- Native to
- Southeastern United States, Central America
- Bloom season
- Early Spring
- Type
- evergreen vine
- Height
- 10-20 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, acidic to neutral
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 7-10
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Carolina jessamine is the state flower of South Carolina, celebrated for its early spring golden blooms.
- All parts of the plant are highly poisonous—even honey made from its nectar can be toxic to humans.
- The vine was reportedly used by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War as a crude medicinal remedy despite its dangers.
- Carolina woodbine is one of the first plants to bloom in the southeastern US, often flowering as early as February.
- The tubular flowers are fragrant with a sweet jasmine-like scent that belies their toxic nature.
Color meanings
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grace
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elegance
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caution