Carolina Jessamine Plant – Gelsemium sempervirens Live Starter | Yellow Jasmine Vine | Fragrant Climbing Plant | 2–8 Inch Potted Plant

Add vibrant color and early-season fragrance to your garden with Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens), also known as Yellow Jasmine. This beautiful evergreen vine produces bright golden-yellow trumpet flowers with a light, sweet fragrance, often blooming in late winter to early spring when little else is flowering.

This listing includes one healthy, well-rooted starter plant (approximately 2–8 inches tall) shipped in a pot and ready to grow. With time and proper care, it develops into a fast-growing climbing vine perfect for trellises, fences, arbors, or as a flowing groundcover.

A favorite for southern gardens and warm climates, Carolina Jessamine is both ornamental and low-maintenance once established.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Carolina Jessamine plant
✔️ Size: approximately 2–8 inches tall
✔️ Fully rooted starter plant in pot
✔️ Bright yellow fragrant blooms (when mature)
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Carolina Jessamine / Yellow Jasmine
Botanical Name: Gelsemium sempervirens
Plant Type: Evergreen flowering vine
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Length: 10–20+ feet (with support)
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 7–10
Bloom Season: Late winter to early spring
Container Friendly: Yes (with support)

💡 Care Tip: Keep in a small pot initially (under 4 inches) and allow roots to establish before transplanting. Gradually introduce to sunlight. Provide a trellis or support early for climbing growth. Some leaf drop after shipping is normal—place in shade and water lightly to help recovery.