First, let’s clear up the name. In the world of botany, "blue jessamine" is a common nickname for . While its name suggests a relation to the famous yellow Carolina Jessamine ( Gelsemium sempervirens ), they are actually entirely different species. Scientific Name: Clematis crispa .
Curly Clematis , Marsh Clematis , or Swamp Leather Flower . 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? First, let’s clear up the name
Unlike the trumpet-shaped yellow jessamine, the blue variety produces delicate, bell-shaped flowers that range in color from sky-blue and lavender to deep bluish-purple. Why Gardeners Love It Scientific Name: Clematis crispa