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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.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

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

Design Styles

English Cottage, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.