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Mock Orange vs Pennsylvania Cinquefoil

Philadelphus coronarius

Potentilla Pensylvanica

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Mock Orange
Pennsylvania Cinquefoil

Mock Orange is an ornamental shrub known for its fragrant, white flowers. The scent is often described as orange-like with a hint of jasmine. Attractive to pollinators, hummingbirds, and humans alike.

Mock Orange is highly versatile, and can be used as an ornamental shrub, either alone or as a hedge. It is well suited for streambank stabilization and riparian zone restoration, due to its ability to grow in low, moist areas as well as those that are high and dry. Lewis Mock Orange also has the capability of being used in soil bioengineering projects such as live staking.

Pennsylvania Cinquefoil is well suited for naturalisation projects as it is a wildflower native to North America. It is widespread and can be found growing in rocky soils at higher elevations in the mountains and foothills, as well as the dry prairies. The Pennsylvania Cinquefoil is capable of growing in cold, harsh conditions. The bright yellow flowers are found at the top of long stalks in small dense clusters and are ideal for attracting pollinators.

Mock Orange Quick Facts

Pennsylvania Cinquefoil Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 1a
Height: 3 m (11 ft)
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (11 ft)
Spread: 0.0 m (0.1 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Flowers: large, white
Flowers: yellow
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium




Other Names: english dogwood
Other Names: prairie cinquefoil