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Scentless mock orange

Philadelphus inodorus

Scentless mock orange (Philadelphus inodorus) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11b. Mature size 58"–12'. Blooms Jun–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
shrub
Native range
Native to 24 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DC, FL, GA…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2a–11b
Mature size
58"–12'
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
Jun–Jun
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Scentless mock orange (Philadelphus inodorus)
Philadelphus inodorus — Scentless mock orange. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Scentless mock orange (Philadelphus inodorus) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11b. Mature size 58"–12'. Blooms Jun–Jun.

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, scentless mock orange pairs naturally with: American Plum (Prunus americana), Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus), Great ragweed (Ambrosia trifida).

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