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
Water Saving Tip:
An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.
You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.