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Philadelphus lewisii 'Snow Velvet'

 
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Philadelphus lewisii 'Snow Velvet' - Snow Velvet Lewis mock orange
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Common name: Snow Velvet Lewis mock orange
Family: Hydrangeaceae (hydrangea family)
Distribution: Species native to n.w. North America
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Comments: This is a deciduous shrub growing 5-6' tall and wide. Large, 3" wide, white, semi-double, sweetly scented flowers cover the plant in late May, early June. Often times it will have repeat bloom later in summer. Best sited in full sun in moist, well-drained, organic soil, however it is quite adaptable.

Locations

  • 1: FLT: CD22 (CD22) • Accession: D2003-0612.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: PER: CF22 (CF22) • Accession: D2003-0612.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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