The yellow Carolina jasmine (or "jessamine") vine is an attractive evergreen vine that tends to remain bushy and compact when grown in bright sun. The glossy rich green leaves are narrow oblongs and evergreen in Zone 8. Clusters of fragrant yellow tubular flowers are produced from late winter to early spring depending on location and temperature. The showy blossoms are about 2 in long and have a flared mouth.

Carolina jasmine will rapidly cover arbors, tree trunks, trellises, etc. in a season or two. This is a well behaved vine that will stay in scale and we use it on decks and porches, on trellises and near patios and entryways on arches or other structures. It grows well in containers and as ground cover along steep banks. Carolina jasmine is a good candidate for low maintenance landscapes.

This fast growing evergreen vine is easy to grow and readily available. Here in mid-Georgia, the sight of Carolina Jasmines' happy yellow flowers is one of our first signs of spring.