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Also Known As

Philadelphus lewisii 'Lewis'
Lewis Wild Mock Orange
Wild Mock Orange

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 4'-10'
W: 6'-12'

planting zones

4a-10b

1 gallon | $39

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Philadelphus lewisii plant details

Philadelphus lewisii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Philadelphus lewisii

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bare root shipping available, fall color, floriferous, fragrant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Philadelphus lewisii

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, lean, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tough and large western native shrub which is covered with white, deliciously fragrant spring flowers reminiscent of orange-blossoms. Its dense medium-green leaves and yellow fall color make it a fine hedge and its lovely shredding bark is also attractive. Botanical specimens were first collected by Meriwether Lewis on the famed Lewis and Clark expedition and used by the Native Americans long before that for soap, tools, snowshoes and more. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This highly perfumed beauty covers itself in 2" white flowers in mid-spring. A Southwest native that survives without much water and grows to about 6 feet tall by 4-5 feet wide. Looks nice in a shady corner of the garden and will take sun too! Minimum temperature: -30?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Blooms late spring, white fragrant flowers, woody shrub related to Hydrangeaceae family. Easy and stunning native shrub. Zone 5-8. 6'-10', PNW, sun, part shade, moist-dry, humus rich

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

Single white fragrant flowers spring, yellow fall color, drought tolerant once established. Zones 4-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

In early Summer Philadelphus lewisii covers itself with a profusion of large 2” pure white flowers, each with a boss of yellow stamens. The fragrance is amazing: orange-blossom with a hint of pineapple. Yum! Discovered in 1906 by Meriwether Lewis, “Wild Mock-orange” is widespread through northwestern California, Montana & it is the state flower of Idaho. Its habitat varies & I have seen it in semi-shaded Californian woodlands as well as poking out of volcanic cracks in blazing hot “Craters of the Moon”, Idaho. In gardens, it thrives in semi-shade & makes a great background shrub or specimen plant. The shrub can get large (4-10’ tall & 6-12’ wide) so make sure to give it space to grow. Poor soil is OK & it requires little water although it may lose it leaves prematurely in very dry soil.