Name of this flower (smells like Jasmine)

alexmark314 · May 2019

Hi all, I came across this flower (in South Australia), it has a wonderful aroma, similar to the sparkling/nostalgic aroma of distant Jasmine. Would love to find out what the name of this flower is.

Image: http://oi68.tinypic.com/2rykho8.jpg

Thanks in advance!
Alex.

Dovefromabove · May 2019

I’ll nudge @Pat E who lives in southern Australia ... hopefully she’ll be able to help.

AnniD · May 2019

Could be Damperia stricta (Blue Damperia), but l don't know if that has a perfume. My aunt in South Australia had it in her garden l think.

Pat E · May 2019

This one reminds me of an old saying “it’s blue and has five petals”,😳

Ill have a think about it shortly. I’m not sure if Dampiera has perfume. I need to dig out a couple of books methinks.😁

alexmark314 · May 2019

Could it be Phlox?

Pat E · May 2019

I’m fairly certain it’s not an Australian native. Have a look on line at Plumbago auriculata and see if you think it’s that! 😁

Silver surfer · May 2019

Welcome to the forums alexmark314 from South Australia. (...syn Alex 333)

I believe it is Brunfelsia australis...commonly known as Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.
The flowers start deep purple, then soft lilac and fade to white.
Yes scented as well.
Super shrub.

originally it comes from South America.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Brunfelsia+australis&client=firefox-b-d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiOsL_o_v7hAhV3QxUIHUNvDSgQ_AUIDigB&biw=1920&bih=944

http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Brunfelsia+australis

https://www.rareflora.com/brunfelsiaaust.html

Pat E · May 2019

I think you’re right Silver surfer. I had it growing in Victoria several years ago, but it was very temperamental there. I think my site was too wet.

alexmark314 · May 2019

Yes! You got it Silver Surfer! Thanks very much

Name of this flower (smells like Jasmine)

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