Botanical Pronunciation: Gelsemium sempervirens
jel-SEM-ee-um sem-per-VY-renz
Plant type: Vine
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Cold hardiness: Zones 5-9
Light needs: Full sun to light shade
Water needs: Moist soils
Size: 6-8 wide up to 20 feet tall
Growth rate: moderate
Culture: Most soil types
Flower attributes: Small five petal- prolific
Flower color: Yellow
Blooms: Usually spring
Foliage color: Green
