Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita' ~ Margarita Carolina Jessamine Size:7 GALLON IMAGE: photo by Alex Lomas

IMAGE: photo by Alex Lomas

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Fruit: After the flowers fade

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Gelsemium sempervirens 'Margarita' ~ Margarita Carolina Jessamine Size:7 GALLON IMAGE: photo by Alex LomasMargarita Carolina Jessamine is a compact native evergreen vine that can also be a groundcover. The shiny lance like leaves earn bronze hues in winter. Large, highly fragrant clear yellow trumpet shaped flowers bloom on old growth in spring. Prefers full sun and well drained soils. The flowers and leaves are highly toxic if ingested. Type: Perennial, Groundcover Origins: South NA, Mexico, and Guatemala Height: 8' 12' Spread: 2' 5 Spacing: 3. 5 USDA