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Photo:

Kathy Ketchum

Wild Mockorange

Lewis Mockorange

Latin Name:

Philadelphus lewisii 'Lewis'

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.

Taxon ID#

69 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:

Family:

Hydrangeaceae

Origins:

Plant Type:

Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')

Northwest CA north to BC, east to ID and MT

Oregon native:

yes

Western state native:

yes

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

Photo:

Used by Wildlife:

yes

Hedge/Screen:

yes

Swales:

no

Wildlife Use:

Winter forage for elk and deer, nesting for birds

Border:

yes

Erosion Control:

no

Windbreak:

no

Cover Structures:

no

Ground Cover:

no

Provides Shade:

no

Rock Garden:

no

Adds Texture/Movement:

no

First Bloom:

Apr

Last Bloom:

Jul

Ornamental Accent:

yes

Garden Observations:

LBJ Wildflower Center - Flowers Mar to July. OSU EM9136 - Flowers in late summer. Observation in garden - flowers in early spring

SEASONAL CARE

Spring Care:

Prune immediately after bloom to control size and shape

Summer Care:

Fall Care:

Winter Care:

Long Term Care:

Insect Pests:

Wildlife Pests:

Diseases:

Environmental Problems:

Landscape Problems:

No serious diseases or stresses

Care Comments:

RESOURCES

OSU Landscape Profile:

https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/philadelphus-lewisii

USDA Plants:

https://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_phle4.pdf

Calscape Database:

https://calscape.org/loc-California/Philadelphus%20lewisii%20(Mock%20Orange)

LBJ Native Plant Database:

https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=PHLE4

Missouri Botanical Garden Database:

Monrovia Profile:

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Hollinshead Water-wise Garden Plants

Photo:

Kathy Ketchum

Wild Mockorange

Lewis Mockorange

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Latin Name:

Taxon ID#

69

MAINTENANCE

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:

​

Family:

Origins:

Plant Type:

Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')

Northwest CA north to BC, east to ID and MT

Oregon native:

yes

Western state native:

yes

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

Photo:

​

Used by Wildlife:

yes

Hedge/Screen:

yes