Gelsemium rankinii ~ Swamp Jessamine very-wet-area the Silver Smoke Arizona Cypress

the Silver Smoke Arizona Cypress

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Prefers part sun and well-drained soils

Cut stems to the ground in late winter before new shoots appear

Cyperus alternifolius2

Gelsemium rankinii ~ Swamp Jessamine very-wet-area the Silver Smoke Arizona CypressSwamp Jessamine is a trailing native semi evergreen climbing vine that can also be a groundcover. The smooth dark green leaves are spotted by long lasting bright yellow trumpet shaped flowers that blooms first throughout spring and again in fall. Prefers full sun and moist to wet well drained acidic soils. All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. Type: Perennial, Groundcover Origins: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height: 10' 15' Spread: