Carolina Jessamine
Discover the vibrant beauty of the Carolina Jessamine, a native vine celebrated for its brilliant, bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from late winter into early spring. This plant offers glossy, year-round foliage, remaining evergreen in warmer climates. Growing up to 20 feet, it climbs readily but is not overly aggressive, making it ideal for trellises, fences, or groundcover. It is highly resistant to deer damage. While thriving in moist, well-drained soil, it prefers full sun for the best flowering. Please note that all parts of this beautiful vine are poisonous if ingested.
$17.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
3100
/ 3268
#3100 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
Mature Height
1220
/ - feet
Who it's for
- Highly Fragrant Early Blooms
- Vigorous Evergreen Coverage
- Attracts Pollinators
Who should skip it
- Significant Toxicity Risk
- Requires Aggressive Pruning
- Limited Cold Tolerance
Key Specs
Mature Height
12-20 feet
Mature Spread
6-8 feet
Flower Size
1.5 inches
Growing Zones
Zone 7 through Zone 10
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Ships As
Potted Plant
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals
Poisonous if ingested.
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Features
- Brilliant yellow, fragrant, trumpet-shaped blossoms
- Provides early nectar for pollinators
- Extremely resistant to deer damage
- Glossy, year-round foliage
- Climbs readily, adaptable to structures
- Native plant variety
- Blooms late winter to early spring
What customers say
Customers highly praise the Carolina Jessamine for its stunning, fragrant yellow blooms and vigorous climbing habit, noting its value as a beautiful, low maintenance screen. The vine's hardiness and evergreen nature deliver on its promise of Southern charm. A consistent theme, however, involves the initial establishment phase. Buyers report that starter plants often show very slow growth during the first season, causing some concern about viability. Success requires patience; those who nurture the Jessamine through its first year experience robust health and explosive growth afterward. The eventual reward—a resilient, fragrant vine—makes the investment worthwhile, though clearer expectations regarding initial size would improve the experience.
Still have a question?
Ask Hayley anything about this product before you decide.
Ready to buy?
$18