Gelsemium sempervirens 'Pride of Augusta,' commonly known as Carolina Jessamine, is a vigorous evergreen vine known for its vibrant yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in early spring. The glossy, dark green foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the profuse, fragrant flowers that fill the air with a sweet scent and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. This cultivar is prized for its compact growth habit, making it an excellent choice for trellises, fences, or as a groundcover in both formal and informal garden settings. 'Pride of Augusta' thrives in well-drained, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade, tolerating a variety of growing conditions. Known for its heat and drought tolerance, this low-maintenance vine adds color and fragrance to gardens while being resilient and easy to care for.
· ORIGIN - NC Native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - yellow (double)
· HEIGHT - 60"+
· HABIT - evergreen
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 6-9
Gallon pot
Gelsemium sempervirens 'Pride of Augusta,' commonly known as Carolina Jessamine, is a vigorous evergreen vine known for its vibrant yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in early spring. The glossy, dark green foliage provides an attractive backdrop to the profuse, fragrant flowers that fill the air with a sweet scent and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. This cultivar is prized for its compact growth habit, making it an excellent choice for trellises, fences, or as a groundcover in both formal and informal garden settings. 'Pride of Augusta' thrives in well-drained, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade, tolerating a variety of growing conditions. Known for its heat and drought tolerance, this low-maintenance vine adds color and fragrance to gardens while being resilient and easy to care for.
· ORIGIN - NC Native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - yellow (double)
· HEIGHT - 60"+
· HABIT - evergreen
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 6-9
Gallon pot
