How much sunlight does my Yellow Jessamine need?

Yellow Jessamine requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Yellow Jessamine toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Yellow Jessamine is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian immediately. Yellow Jessamine is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

What type of soil should I use for my Yellow Jessamine?

Yellow Jessamine does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Yellow Jessamine?

Yellow Jessamine should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Yellow Jessamine?

Yellow Jessamine grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Yellow Jessamine be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Yellow Jessamine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Yellow Jessamine easy to care for?

Yellow Jessamine is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Yellow Jessamine?

Yellow Jessamine prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Yellow Jessamine

Carolina jasmine is the state flower of South Carolina. It's hardy to USDA Zones 7-10 and is best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun and acid to slightly alkaline pH. It will grow as a twining vine or, if unsupported, as a bushy ground cover. It can become weedy in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Gelsemium sempervirens

Genus

Gelsemium

Family

Gelsemiaceae

Order

Gentianales

Also known as

Carolina Jessamine, Carolina Jessamine, Yellow jessamine, Jasmine, Carolina jasmine, Jessamine, Evening trumpetflower, Gelsemium and Woodbine

How to care for Yellow Jessamine

Water

How often to water your Yellow Jessamine

Yellow Jessamine needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.