Western Mock Orange
Philadelphus lewisii
Western Mock Orange is a shrub for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam or sandy soil, flowering May, Jun, Jul.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 240 cm |
| Spread | 180 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 4a-9b |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 240 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 180 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 4a to 9b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Western Mock Orange's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Anise/Blue Sageto edge in front
- Atamasco Rain Lilyto edge in front
- Creeping Phlox 'Sherwood Purple'to edge in front
- Florida Leucothoefor height behind it
- Giant Blue / Louisiana Iristo edge in front
- Golden Cannato edge in front
Garden styles
Foundation planting Native Wildlife garden Woodland
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: