Philadelphus lewisii |
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Lewis Mockorange |
Lewis Mockorange is a broad-rounded to upright shrub. Numerous dense racemes of 1"-1 1/4" pure white flowers appear in early summer. Flowers have a subtle, sweet fragrance. This is the only mockorange at the Cheyenne Research Station that is still blooming and doing well after many years of neglect. Native to western U.S. Discovered by Meriwether Lewis and named in his honor. Needs full sunlight. -Fort Collins Nursery
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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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.