Palmer's Mock Orange

Philadelphus palmeri

Palmer's Mock Orange

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Hydrangeaceae
Genus:
Philadelphus
Species:
Philadelphus palmeri

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun
Bloom Colors:
White
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky slopes and canyon areas

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o