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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.