Jessamine: Blue

Its star-shaped blooms are a favorite for bees and butterflies.

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? blue jessamine

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 Its star-shaped blooms are a favorite for bees

Keep the soil . For established plants, a deep soak once a week is usually enough. If you’re growing it in a container, you may need to water 2 to 3 times a week during the peak of summer. 3. Pruning for Success Is it a vine

It is surprisingly hardy for a southern vine, thriving in USDA zones 6 through 9.