Philadelphus lewisii - Mock Orange (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation Needs good drainage and no

Needs good drainage and no summer water once established

high elevations

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Large flowers and bright green leaves

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Philadelphus lewisii - Mock Orange (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation Needs good drainage and noFlowers appear in showy clusters and have a sweet nectar smell like citrus flowers. Attractive foliage and rapid growth. Use as informal hedge or foundation planting. Attracts birds. Plant Characteristics Family Name Hydrangeaceae Species Name Philadelphus lewisii Common Name Mock Orange Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months