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Philadelphus lewisii 'Goose Creek'

Mock Orange

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Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer:

 

Description

This Oregon native is a deciduous broadleaf shrub that reaches 4-6' tall and 3' wide. It is broadly arching and loosely branched shrub. Small green leaves have serrated edges. Fragrant branches of white flowers appear in early summer, attracting bees and butterflies. This shrub does well in full or part sun with almost any kind of garden soil. Reliable and hardy. Used as an understory plant. Prune after flowering period to remove older stems and encourage new growth.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.