Gelsemium rankinii Common Name(s): Swamp Jasmine Swamp Yellow Jessamine Yellow Jessamine Phonetic Spelling gel-SEM-ee-um rank-EN-ee-eye This plant has high severity poison characteristics. See below. Description This evergreen vine, trailing or high climbing, is closely related to Gelsemium sempervirens. It is a rare species that may be found in wet habitats in the coastal plain of the southeastern U.S. It is floriferous and flowers both in spring and fall, but the yellow trumpet shaped flowers of this species are not fragrant. This plant can be grown in sun to partial shade and needs rich, acidic, moist to wet soil. It offers wildlife enhancement and is resistant to damage by deer. Grow this plant on a trellis or fence and keep the soil evenly moist. Tolerant of occasional flooding. All parts of this plant are toxic. Genus: Gelsemium Species: rankinii Family: Loganiaceae (Gelseminaceae) Life Cycle: Woody Country Or Region Of Origin: Southern USA, NC Distribution: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC Wildlife Value: Wildlife Food Source Climbing Method: Twining Whole Plant Traits: Plant Type: Native Plant Perennial Poisonous Vine Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Broadleaf Evergreen Habit/Form: Climbing Spreading Growth Rate: Rapid Texture: Fine Cultural Conditions: Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours) Soil Texture: High Organic Matter Soil pH: Acid (
