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California Native Plant

Philadelphus lewisii

Lewis Mock Orange, Wild M.Orange

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Description

Lewis Mock Orange is a broad rounded to upright shrub. Numerous dense racemes of 1"-1 1/4" pure white flowers appear in early summer. Flowers have a subtle, sweet fragrance. This is the only mockorange at the Cheyenne Research Station that is still blooming and doing well after many years of neglect. Native to western U.S. Discovered by Meriwether Lewis and named in his honor. Needs full sunlight. -Fort Collins Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Raised Planter

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers