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Products > Jasminum tortuosum   Jasminum tortuosum - Twisted Jasmine    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Vine Family: Oleaceae (Olives) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Summer Fragrant Flowers: Yes Height: Climbing (Vine) Width: Spreading Exposure: Sun or Shade Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Jasminum tortuosum (Twisted Jasmine) - This South African evergreen vine has groups of three dark green glossy linear leaflets and can scramble to 25 feet. The summer blooming 1 inch wide white flowers appear in clusters at the ends of the branches and have a delightful citrus fragrance that is much more delicate that some of the heavy fragrances of the other Jasmines. It does best in sun with regular watering and is hardy to about 25 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]