Philadelphus Lewisii (Hydrangeaceae)
A 6’-10’ shrub native to the American Northwest commonly called mock orange for the profusion of white, aromatic, four peddled flowers that cover it in late spring and early summer and nice yellow foliage in the fall. Likes full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. There are many plants with the species lewisii, all named for the explorer Merriweather Lewis who brought many plants back from his exploration of the western US.
A 6’-10’ shrub native to the American Northwest commonly called mock orange for the profusion of white, aromatic, four peddled flowers that cover it in late spring and early summer and nice yellow foliage in the fall. Likes full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. There are many plants with the species lewisii, all named for the explorer Merriweather Lewis who brought many plants back from his exploration of the western US.
A 6’-10’ shrub native to the American Northwest commonly called mock orange for the profusion of white, aromatic, four peddled flowers that cover it in late spring and early summer and nice yellow foliage in the fall. Likes full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. There are many plants with the species lewisii, all named for the explorer Merriweather Lewis who brought many plants back from his exploration of the western US.
P. lewesii is just one of many species from both North America and Asia. Some species can get quite large. Choose a spot carefully.