Philadelphus lewisii
Wild Mock Orange
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. It was discovered by Meriwether Lewis and named in his honor. It needs full sunlight. It is native to the western part of the U.S. -Fort Collins Nursery
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
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