Mock Orange (Philadelphus 'Innocence')

Philadelphus ‘Innocence’ is a cultivar, meaning it’s a cultivated variety bred from existing species. Therefore, it doesn’t have a single “native region” in the traditional sense. Its parentage likely draws from species found in **North America and/or Asia**.

Here’s why:

* **Philadelphus Genus:** The *Philadelphus* genus, commonly called Mock Orange, is native to **North America (particularly the western United States and Mexico) and Asia (East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea)**.

* **’Innocence’ Cultivar:** Since ‘Innocence’ is a cultivar, it was created by hybridizing (crossing) different *Philadelphus* species or varieties. Plant breeders often use species from different regions to create desirable traits. Without knowing the *exact* parentage (which is often proprietary information), we can’t pinpoint its specific origins. However, it’s highly likely that its lineage includes species native to both North America and Asia.

Therefore, while not having a single “native region”, the genetic material used to create Mock Orange ‘Innocence’ most likely originated from the native regions of the *Philadelphus* genus: **North America and East Asia**.