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Streambank mock orange

Philadelphus hirsutus

Streambank mock orange (Philadelphus hirsutus) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–9a. Mature size 34"–7'. Blooms Apr–May.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
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Group
shrub
Native range
Native to 10 U.S. states, including AL, AR, GA, KY, MD, MS…
USDA hardiness
Zones 5a–9a
Mature size
34"–7'
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
Apr–May
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Streambank mock orange (Philadelphus hirsutus)
Philadelphus hirsutus — Streambank mock orange. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Evan M. Raskin, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Evan M. Raskin.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Streambank mock orange (Philadelphus hirsutus) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–9a. Mature size 34"–7'. Blooms Apr–May.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, streambank mock orange pairs naturally with: American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia), American Hazelnut (Corylus americana), American Plum (Prunus americana), American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).

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