Philadelphus inodorus Linnaeus. Common name: Appalachian Phildelphus, Appalachian Mock-orange. Phenology: Apr-May; Jun-Aug. Habitat: Rich forests and woodlands, rocky bluffs over mafic or calcareous rocks, and also cultivated and persistent. Distribution: VA and TN south to Panhandle FL (Gadsden, Liberty, and Jackson counties), GA, and s. AL (and according to C, also in e. PA).
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Taxonomy Comments: P. floridus Beadle, known from nw. GA, is similar to P. inodorus, allegedly differing in the pedicels and hypanthium pubescent (vs. glabrous); it is probably only a form of P. inodorus.
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, Can, Fl5, FNA12, G, K4, Mi, NE, NY, RAB, Tn, Va, W, WH3; > Philadelphus floridus Beadle — Il, S, Hu (1954-1956); > Philadelphus gloriosus Beadle — S, S13; > Philadelphus grandiflorus Willd. — S, S13; > Philadelphus inodorus L. — Il; > Philadelphus inodorus L. var. carolinus S.Y.Hu — Hu (1954-1956); > Philadelphus inodorus L. var. grandiflorus (Willd.) A.Gray — F, Pa, Hu (1954-1956); > Philadelphus inodorus L. var. inodorus — F, S, S13, Hu (1954-1956); > Philadelphus inodorus L. var. laxus (Schrad.) Hu — Hu (1954-1956); > Philadelphus inodorus L. var. strigosus Beadle — S, S13, Hu (1954-1956); Philadelphus inodorus L. Basionym: Philadelphus inodorus L. 1753
Links to other floras: = Philadelphus inodorus - FNA12
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Height: 3-10 ft.
plant sale text: Appalachian mock-orange is a beautiful spring flowering shrub that adds elegance to a perennial border or mixed planting. The arching stems produce 1½ to 2-inch wide, bright white flowers. Contrary to the "inodorus" epithet, the flowers produce a very light, citrus blossom scent. It mostly is found in the mountains on moist, rocky woodlands and along stream banks. In the garden, it tolerates moist to slightly dry soils with best growth occurring in moist soils and part sun.
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native range: southeastern United States
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