Description
Philadelphus hirsutus (also called hairy mock orange, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has white, star-shaped flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and along streams in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Philadelphus hirsutus is a small, white bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Philadelphus hirsutus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated through softwood cuttings in the summer or hardwood cuttings in the winter. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.