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Carolina Jessamine
Gelsemium sempervirens
In the United States:
Native
· also called carolina jessamine, yellow jessamine, evening trumpetflower
Honeybees forage on its early spring flowers for nectar and pollen, but gelsemine in both is toxic and can reduce queen egg-laying or kill young bees, making it unsuitable for beekeepers. Peak bloom occurs in March-April. As an evergreen twining vine, it requires support to climb and all parts are highly poisonous to humans and livestock.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | January–April |
| Hardiness zones | 7-10 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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