Pollinator plant

Mock orange

Philadelphus coronarius

Linked agroforestry plant data
Pollinator recipe
Sign in to use recipes

Common names

40 names · 24 languages
EnglishYour language
  • European mock-orange
  • Fragrant Mockorange[1]
  • Golden Mock Orange[1]
+4 more namesShow fewer names
  • Mock orange[1]
  • Sweet mock orange[2][3]
  • Sweet Mock-orange[4]
  • Sweet Mockorange[1]
Other languages (23)
Dutch
  • Boerenjasmijn[2][3]
  • Welriekende boerenjasmijn
  • Welriekende jasmijn[2][3]
French
  • Seringa commun[2][3]
  • Seringat
Belarusian
  • Жасмін[3]
Catalan
  • Xeringuilla[3]
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 欧洲山梅花[3]
  • 西洋山梅花[3]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 歐洲山梅花[3]
Czech
  • pustoryl věncový[3]
Danish
  • Vellugtende pibeved[3]
Estonian
  • harilik ebajasmiin[3]
  • kahvatu ebajasmiin[3]
Finnish
  • pihajasmike[3]
German
+2 more namesShow fewer names
  • Großer Pfeifenstrauch[4]
  • Sommerjasmin[2][3]
Hungarian
  • közönséges jezsámen[3]
  • pompás jezsámen[3]
Italian
Lithuanian
  • Darželinis jazminas[3]
Norwegian
  • duftskjærsmin[3]
Polish
  • Jaśminowiec wonny[3]
Portuguese
Russian
  • Чубушник венечный[3]
Slovak
  • pajazmín vencový[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • doftschersmin[3]
Turkish
Ukrainian
  • Садовий жасмин вінцевий[3]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Philadelphus coronarius — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Mock Orange — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Fragrant Mockorange — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Golden Mock Orange — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Sweet Mockorange — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Philadelphus coronarius.
[2] Philadelphus coronarius — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Sweet Mock Orange — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Welriekende jasmijn — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Bauernjasmin — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Europäischer Pfeifenstrauch — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Falscher Jasmin — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Sommerjasmin — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Celindo — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Seringa commun — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Fior d'angiolo — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Boerenjasmijn — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Silindra — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
[3] Philadelphus coronarius — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Sweet Mock Orange — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Welriekende jasmijn — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Bauernjasmin — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Europäischer Pfeifenstrauch — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Falscher Jasmin — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Sommerjasmin — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Celindo — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Seringa commun — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Fior d'angiolo — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Boerenjasmijn — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Silindra — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • pustoryl věncový — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Vellugtende pibeved — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Чубушник венечный — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • duftskjærsmin — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • pihajasmike — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Xeringuilla — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • doftschersmin — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • harilik ebajasmiin — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • kahvatu ebajasmiin — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Darželinis jazminas — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Jaśminowiec wonny — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • 欧洲山梅花 — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Жасмін — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • 歐洲山梅花 — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • 西洋山梅花 — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Садовий жасмин вінцевий — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • közönséges jezsámen — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • pompás jezsámen — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • pajazmín vencový — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
  • Filbahri — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 52468; Philadelphus coronarius.
[4] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Philadelphus coronarius ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Großer Pfeifenstrauch (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 151812; taxon 4G4L8.
  • Sweet Mock-orange (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 151813; taxon 4G4L8.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Philadelphus coronarius is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Hydrangeaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
3.05–3.66 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
2.44–3.05 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Arching; Ascending; Dense; Multi-stemmed; Oval

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Native range
NE. Türkiye to Caucasus.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
Agroforestry database

Complete plant information

Open full plant profile

Structure

Vegetation layer
Shrub
Size
Small
Dimensions
4.00 m high × 4.00 m wide
Growth rate
Fast
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
4-8
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Leaves
Functions
Hedge, Fragrant
Edibility
0 out of 5
Medicinal value
0 out of 5

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

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Philadelphus coronarius — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 905828; ID 4G4L8; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 905828; ID 4G4L8; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Philadelphus coronarius — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitFoliageLightMoisture and drainageFlowering season
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Philadelphus coronarius — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 273999; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1023746, 1023747, 1023749

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.