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Sharp's mock orange

Philadelphus sharpianus

Sharp's mock orange (Philadelphus sharpianus) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5b–8a. Mature size 34"–7'. Blooms Apr–May.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
Group
shrub
Native range
Native to AR, TN
USDA hardiness
Zones 5b–8a
Mature size
34"–7'
Sun
Water
Bloom
Apr–May
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Sharp's mock orange (Philadelphus sharpianus) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5b–8a. 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, sharp's mock orange pairs naturally with: American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia), American Gooseberry (Ribes missouriense), American Hazelnut (Corylus americana).

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