Philadelphus lewisii - Mock Orange (Plant) Size:5G Heat and relatively water tolerant

Heat and relatively water tolerant

Tolerates garden water and can be shaped into a small tree form

A good choice for desert or high elevation gardens

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Philadelphus lewisii - Mock Orange (Plant) Size:5G Heat and relatively water tolerantFlowers appear in showy clusters and have a sweet nectar smell like citrus flowers. Attractive foliage and rapid growth. Use as informal hedge or foundation planting. Attracts birds. Plant Characteristics Family Name Hydrangeaceae Species Name Philadelphus lewisii Common Name Mock Orange Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months