The Story
This diminutive, western native was selected by Nevin Smith from seed collected desert traveller Sally Walker and shared with us by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens, one of the best native gardens anywhere. This small shrub -- to about 4', maybe a little taller -- has 1", pointed leaves with darkened stems and 1" clusters of very fragrant, densely held, white flowers, larger than the typical species, from mid spring to early summer. Tolerant of great drought but responds to garden water. A plant that should be much used in dry areas of the West. Full to part sun. USDA zone 6, maybe even 5.
DESERT SNOW MOCK ORANGE
Hydrangeaceae
*THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY
Description
This diminutive, western native was selected by Nevin Smith from seed collected desert traveller Sally Walker and shared with us by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens, one of the best native gardens anywhere. This small shrub -- to about 4', maybe a little taller -- has 1", pointed leaves with darkened stems and 1" clusters of very fragrant, densely held, white flowers, larger than the typical species, from mid spring to early summer. Tolerant of great drought but responds to garden water. A plant that should be much used in dry areas of the West. Full to part sun. USDA zone 6, maybe even 5.
DESERT SNOW MOCK ORANGE
Hydrangeaceae
*THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY
