Carolina Jessamine Vine
A sudden splash of brilliant yellow in our landscapes is a real head-turner this time of year ! We notice that redbud trees and our ornamental pears are sharing the early spring spotlight with yet another outstanding flowering plant , the endearing Carolina Jessamine vine. This fantastic bloomer has been the state flower of South Carolina since 1924 where it snakes it's way up into the sun-drenched pines and hardwoods of that state.
We applaud it's many attributes! It's evergreen, vigorous, and completely undemanding. It's disease free, insect free, stays a very manageable size and we simply love it ! We plant it everywhere !
But the REAL reason we plant it ?? The incredible flower show !
This lovely dynamo starts blooming mid-winter and doesn't stop 'till late spring ! Not only do the delicate flowers suggest the pureness of gold, but we regret we can't provide a ' scratch n sniff ' component because the Carolina Jessamine's finest feature is it's sweet, dreamy, unmistakable fragrance and although it's impossible to describe the scent in words, the phrases " heady " " intoxicating " and even " narcotic " come to mind. Aromas like these have been at the very heart of the perfume industry as early as the 14th century !
Search your gardens for that perfect spot to allow this ramblin' southern beauty to twine it's way around your hearts and senses...in a spot where it can be enjoyed and cherished for years to come !
We offer this superb vine in 5 gallon pots
And a nice assortment of other colorful vines !
* Madame Galen Trumpet Vine
* Bignonia Tangerine Beauty
* Star Jasmine
* Coral Honeysuckle
* Thunbergia Lemon Star
and the list will grow as the weather warms !
