Blue Jessamine -

The Enigmatic Blue Jessamine: A Garden Mystery Solved Whether you’ve heard the name in a botanical shop or stumbled upon it while browsing southern gardening lore, (often called blue jasmine ) is a name that carries a bit of a mystery. Is it a true jasmine? Is it a vine? Is it... blue?

Curly Clematis , Marsh Clematis , or Swamp Leather Flower . blue jessamine

Its star-shaped blooms are a favorite for bees and butterflies. The Enigmatic Blue Jessamine: A Garden Mystery Solved

To keep your vine from getting "leggy" or tangled, prune it twice a year—once in to remove dead wood and again in early summer after its first bloom to encourage a bushier shape. Meaning and Symbolism Its star-shaped blooms are a favorite for bees

Blue jessamine loves . It needs at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight to bloom at its best. If you live in a particularly hot desert climate, provide a little afternoon shade to prevent sunburned leaves. 2. Watering and Soil

Once established, it is remarkably drought-tolerant and can adapt to most soil types. How to Grow Blue Jessamine Like a Pro