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Yellow jessamine, Carolina jessamine
Gelsemium sempervirens
Loganiaceae
 

Copyright by: Chuck McCartney

Plant Map Map of select IRC data from peninsular Florida.

 Map of suggested ZIP codes from South Florida north to southern Brevard, Osceola, Polk, and Pasco counties.

 Map of ZIP codes with habitat recommendations from the Monroe County Keys north to Martin and Charlotte counties.

Salt Water Tolerance: Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water.

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate; grows near salt water, but is protected from direct salt spray by other vegetation.

Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade.

Wildlife and Ecology: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and large bees.

References: Nelson 2003

Comments: We are currently adding data for this species. If you would like to contribute to the development of this species account, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page. See also the Florida Wildflower Foundation's Flower Friday page.


Copyright by: Chuck McCartney

Copyright by: Forest & Kim Starr

Copyright by: Forest & Kim Starr


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