Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hydrangeaceae

Genus:

Philadelphus

Species:

Philadelphus pubescens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming, Canada: Ontario

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to forested areas with organic matter

Germination Information