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Jasminum tortuosum

Also Known As

African Jasmine
Perfume Jasmine
Twisted Jasmine

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

H: 1'-25'
W: 1'-25'

planting zones

9a-11

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Jasminum tortuosum plant details

Jasminum tortuosum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Jasminum tortuosum

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 25 FT - wide, 1 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, houseplant, trellis, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Jasminum tortuosum

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If you are looking for a Jasmine with fragrance and strong growth to fill your growing area, J. tortuosum is the one. This vigorous, heavy grower has clusters of delicately fragrant star-white blooms that emerge on the growing tips. Blooming throughout the year, its heaviest flowering occurs from spring through fall.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

EVERBLOOMING JASMINE - A vigorous growing vine with fragrant 1" starry white flowers as terminal clusters. Very fragrant, having the scent of "lily of the valley". May also be known as "twisted jasmine". Hardy zone 9. A South African native. Leathery, linear leaves are in groups of 3, dark, glossy green.