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[Hartley]

I just read that Yellow Jasmine (gelsemium sempervirens) is poisonous to honeybees. Does anyone have any experience with Jasmine near your hives?

Will bees avoid this plant?

Of course I have a five year old Yellow Jasmine vine growing two feet away from my hive. I didn't get my bees until after the Jasmine bloom was over so there was no problem this year, but I'm concerned that I may need to remove this plant before next spring. I don't want to do that unless it's really necessary as it covers an old ugly wall and it is really fragrant and beautiful when it's blooming.

David

[GarlyDog]

I have read that this is true. I have also read that the honey made from the nectar can be poisonous to people too.
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[Rivethead]

At least according to this your concern is well founded. You could replace it with trumpet vine - it survives our winters so it should do well in you area.

http://www.answers.com/topic/yellow-jessamine

[Hartley]

Well it looks like I'll be digging up that Yellow Jasmine this weekend and planting some other kind of foraging vine. Thanks for the info!

David