Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
-
Habitat
gardens
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Jessamine
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In German
Carolina-Jasmin
Spigelia
In French
Gelsemium sempervirens
Spigelia
In Spanish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Spigelia
In Greek
Gelsemium sempervirens
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Gelsemium sempervirens
Spigelia
In Polish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Spigelia
In Latin
Gelsemium sempervirens
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Gentianales
Family
Solanaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jessamine and Pinkroot
Season and care of Jessamine and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Jessamine and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jessamine is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jessamine and Pinkroot Physical Information
Jessamine and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jessamine and Pinkroot are as follows:
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Jessamine and Pinkroot
Care of Jessamine and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.