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Kathy Ketchum
Taxon ID#
69
Upright, compact shrub with green glossy leaves, covered with white flowers when in full bloom in spring. Flowers have a sweet fragrance similar to orange blossoms. It is both deer and fire resistant.
Scientific Name:
Philadelphus lewisii 'Lewis'
Common Name 1
› Wild Mockorange
Family:
Hydrangeaceae
Origins:
Northwest CA north to BC, east to ID and MT
Plant Type:
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Common Name 2
› Lewis Mockorange
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
yes
Western state native:
yes
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Plant Maintenance Information
Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Water Preference:
L
Soil Preference:
Adaptable to sandy, loam and clay soil
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
Simple oval glossy green leaves, growing opposite
Fragrant:
yes
Predominant flower color:
White
Flower Description:
White flowers with 4-5 petals, 1.5" across. 3 to 11 in a cluster. Sweet scent similar to orange blossoms.
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
5-8'
Mature spread:
5-8'
Growth rate:
Medium
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
yes
Fire Resistant:
yes
Attracts Pollinators:
yes
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Western US
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
no
Used by Wildlife:
yes
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Winter forage for elk and deer, nesting for birds
Photo:
Nancy Glick
Hedge/Screen:
yes
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
no
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
no
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
Apr
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Jul
Ornamental Accent:
yes
no
Garden Observations:
LBJ Wildflower Center - Flowers Mar to July. OSU EM9136 - Flowers in late summer. Observation in garden - flowers in early spring
Application
Anchor 1
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Prune immediately after bloom to control size and shape
Summer Care:
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Insect Pests:
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Diseases:
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
No serious diseases or stresses
Care Comments:
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
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Source Comment:
Sponsors
Desert Peaks Healthcare
George & Vickie Minor
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
McPheeter's Turf
High Desert Farms Nursery Sales, LLC
Schilling's Garden Market
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