Plant Details

Philadelphus coronarius

Mock orange, Sweet mock orange

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General Information

Scientific name: Philadelphus coronarius
Also known as: Mock orange, Sweet mock orange

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 4.00 m
Width: 4.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves
Edibility:
(0)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Hedge, Fragrant

Description

Flowers, leaves, and bark contain saponins that can be used to make soap.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/06
End of Harvest: 15/07