Monday, January 18, 2016

Philadelphus lewisii

Philadelphus lewisii
Source: www.nwplants.com
Botanical Name: Philadelphus lewisii
Common Name: Wild Mockorange; Lewis Mockorange
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Type of Plant: Deciduous shrub
Habit: Many stemmed, broadly arching.
Growth Rate: 
10-Year Height: < 6'
Mature Height: 5 - 10'
Leaves: Opposite, simple, broadly ovate to broadly elliptic, entire to serrate-dentate (i.e., spreading, pointed teeth).
Flowers: White, 4(5)-petals, yellow anthers, 3-11 per cluster, fragrant.
Fruit: 4-cell capsule.
Buds/New Growth: 
Stem/Bark: 
Culture: Sun to part shade.
Pruning: Prune after flowering.
Pests/Diseases: 
Landscape Uses: Native planting, understory plant.
Additional Information: State flower of Idaho. Hardy to USDA Zone 4.
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