Mock Orange – Bare Root
$3.50
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Philadelphus lewisii
Size/Seed Zone: Bare root 12 – 18″
Sun: Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Conditions: Moist soils, wet areas
Special Uses: Supports pollinators, birds, hummingbirds
Clusters of aromatic white flowers at branch ends that attract bees and butterflies in late spring to mid-summer. Erosion control.
Habitat Notes: Occurs in a wide range of habitats from forested settings to rocky, dry sites. Filtered sunlight is ideal. Somewhat difficult to establish as a seedling, but fairly hardy after age 3 or so.
ID Notes: Erect, loosely branched shrub with simple white fragrant flowers during the summer. Leaves are tender and egg shaped with fine teeth along the edges.
Caring for Your Bare Root Plants
| Height at 20 yrs. | 6 ft. | Deer Browse | Low |
| Mature Height | 12 ft. | Wildlife Value | Moderate |
| Growth Rate | Moderate | Timber Value | N/A |
| Lifespan | Moderate | Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Moisture Use | Low | Hardiness | Low-Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | Moderate | ||
| Sun Tolerance | Low-Moderate |
Wildflower Native Plant Database
Photo Credit: The Wild Garden, www.nwplants.com and Wikimedia Commons
