Philadelphus coronarius
Sweet Mock Orange
Description
10-12 feet tall, adapted to many climate zones. Clusters of very fragrant flowers.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, High
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.