Rankin's trumpetflower
Gelsemium rankinii
Gelsemium
Gelsemiaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This southeastern native produces fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers and prefers well-draining soil. Provide support for vigorous climbing growth and prune after flowering to maintain size. Hardy and relatively low-maintenance once established.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 240″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
60″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply But Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-10° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Attracts
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Hummingbirds
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 19, 2022 by Catherine Davidson (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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