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Smith, R.W.
Philadelphus microphyllus
Philadelphus microphyllus A. Gray
Littleleaf Mock Orange
Hydrangeaceae (Hydrangea Family)
Synonym(s): Philadelphus microphyllus ssp. occidentalis, Philadelphus microphyllus ssp. stramineus, Philadelphus microphyllus ssp. typicus, Philadelphus microphyllus var. linearis, Philadelphus microphyllus var. minutus, Philadelphus microphyllus var. occidentalis, Philadelphus microphyllus var. ovatus, Philadelphus occidentalis, Philadelphus occidentalis var. occidentalis, Philadelphus stramineus
USDA Symbol: PHMI4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This genus is named for the Egyptian king Ptolemy Philadelphus.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , NM , NV , TX , UTNative Distribution: California east to Colorado and Texas.
Native Habitat: Arid rocky slopes, cliffs, pinyon-juniper to coniferous woods.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Benefit
Warning: This plant may be somewhat toxic to livestock. Humans should generally avoid ingesting plants that are toxic to animals.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Philadelphus microphyllus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Philadelphus microphyllus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Philadelphus microphyllus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-03-18Research By: TWC Staff