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Philadelphus texensis
Philadelphus texensis Hu
Texas Mock Orange
Hydrangeaceae (Hydrangea Family)
Synonym(s): Philadelphus texensis var. coryanus, Philadelphus texensis var. texensis
USDA Symbol: PHTE3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: Endemic to limestone outcrops of the Edwards Plateau. Well-drained sand, clay, loam.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Cold Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay
Conditions Comments: Texas mock orange has showy, sweet-smelling blooms. Uncommon to rare, the Texas mock orange, with its multiple, low branches and rounded leaves, is an ornamental delight. Deer intensively browse mock orange.
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsCommercially 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:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Philadelphus texensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Philadelphus texensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Philadelphus texensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-23Research By: TWC Staff