Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia, Mediterranean, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
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Number of Varieties
694
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40000
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Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Temperate Regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-114-8
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-7
8-3
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
150.00 cm90.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
180.00 cm1,150.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Sword-like
Thorns
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✘
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
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Repeat Bloomer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Water-dispersed Seed
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
cathartic, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Rhizomes, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
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Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
IRIS pseudacorus
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Pale Yellow Iris, Yellow Flag, Yellow Iris
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Pale Yellow Iris
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Sumpf-Schwertlilie
In French
Philadelphus
Iris pseudacorus
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Iris pseudacorus
In Greek
Philadelphus
Pale Yellow Iris
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Pale Yellow Iris
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Kosaciec żółty
In Latin
Philadelphus
Pale Yellow Iris
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Rutaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Iris
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Irideae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
179260
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27800
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