Philadelphus virginalis
Mock Orange
Description
Philadelphus virginalis is a deciduous shrub. Grows 6-8 ft. tall. White fragrant flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. Four-petaled, 1-2 in. blossoms, usually with double flowers. Large, vigorous plants of fountainlike form with medium green foliage.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Width Range
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark 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
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Foundation
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.