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Cressler, Alan
Philadelphus inodorus
Philadelphus inodorus L.
Scentless mock orange
Hydrangeaceae (Hydrangea Family)
Synonym(s): Philadelphus gloriosus, Philadelphus grandiflorus, Philadelphus inodorus var. carolinus, Philadelphus inodorus var. grandiflorus, Philadelphus inodorus var. laxus, Philadelphus inodorus var. strigosus
USDA Symbol: phin5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (I)
Globular, multiple-stemmed, 6-12 ft. shrub with upright branching, becoming arching with age. Older bark is orange-brown and exfoliating. Large, white, sweet-scented flowers, usually in clusters of three, have four, showy, cup-shaped petals.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , MS , MT , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , WINative Distribution: Chiefly in the mts. from VA & KY to GA & AL; escaped northward
Native Habitat: Moist, rocky woods; stream banks
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Seeds require no special treatment.
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Additional resources
USDA: Find Philadelphus inodorus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Philadelphus inodorus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Philadelphus inodorus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-09-14Research By: TWC Staff