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Gelsemium rankinii

Also Known As

Swamp Jasmine

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 3'-20'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Gelsemium rankinii plant details

Gelsemium rankinii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gelsemium rankinii

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: gelsemiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and spring
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gelsemium rankinii

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Jessamine that blooms twice each year - abundunt yellow flowers in March-April and then repeating again in the fall in October and November! Rare and hard to find.