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Philadelphus coronarius

Sweet Mock Orange

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

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.