Philadelphus lewisii 'Covelo' - Covelo Mock Orange (Plant) Size:5G Thrives in compacted clay soil

Thrives in compacted clay soil and tolerates garden water

In recent years California has been facing extreme drought

Along with white flowers

introduced s Sierra Nevada Foothills (Kern River)

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Philadelphus lewisii 'Covelo' - Covelo Mock Orange (Plant) Size:5G Thrives in compacted clay soilThis selection is a lovely bushy shrub with light green leaves and shredding brown bark. Fragrant white flowers delight the senses in late spring. Plant Characteristics Family Name Hydrangeaceae Species Name Philadelphus lewisii 'Covelo' Common Name Covelo Mock Orange Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months May, June, July