Gelsemium sempervirens
vineZones 7–10nativedeer resistantNative evergreen vine with fragrant bright yellow funnel flowers in late winter to early spring. One of the first flowers of the season in the South. State flower of South Carolina.
Shape and thin immediately after bloom ends. Prune before summer to avoid cutting next year's flower buds.
Train new growth along fence, mailbox, arbor, or trellis.
Flower buds are already set. Pruning in fall or winter removes spring blooms.
Early-blooming native vine providing nectar for early-season pollinators. Evergreen foliage provides year-round wildlife cover.
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