Philadelphus lewisii 'Goose Creek'
Mock Orange
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
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.