It also works well in masses where it easily forms colonies from sucker shoots. This shrub puts on pendulous, white, fragrant flowers in spring, contrasted against dark red stems. Fall color is dark reddish-purple. Its white or pink flowers give the plant an ethereal look as they stand above the leaves in spring. The maple-leaf foliage stays green all year.
Foam flower works well with ferns in a shady, moist garden with slightly acid soil.
It grows to 1' high with a 1' to 2' spread. It makes a good cut flower. Two excellent cultivars are 'Blue Danube' and 'Klaus Jelitto'. This twining vine can grow 10' to 20' if given the support of a tall trellis. Carolina jessamine grows quickly and starts blooming in late winter, peaking in late March to early April.