Name of this flower (smells like Jasmine)

alexmark314

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.



Thanks in advance!
Alex.

Dovefromabove

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

AnniD

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

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

Could it be Phlox?

Pat E

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

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

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

Yes! You got it Silver Surfer! Thanks very much