Unknown Bushes in South Mississippi: Fragrant with Speckled Leaves

A South Mississippi resident has three bushes with light green leaves, off-white speckled tips, tiny white flowers in leaf clusters, and a gardenia/honeysuckle fragrance. They seek identification.

Expert Response: Without photos, identification is speculative. Mock Orange (Philadelphus) and some Gardenia relatives have similar traits, but leaf speckling is unusual. Many plants are classified by flower structure, and regional variations are significant. Take a flowering branch to a local garden center in Mississippi for a definitive ID. They can also advise on care and propagation.