Syringa vulgaris
Common Lilac
- Fragrant purple flowers
- Great cut flower
- Easy to grow
- Flowers in spring
- Excellent for borders or hedges
- Category: Shrub
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 12-15 ft
- Spread: 8-12 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Vigorous, upright growing deciduous shrub with dark, bluish-green foliage and loads of 6-12" long, very fragrant purple flower spikes in early May. One of the most fragrant shrubs for any landscape, it's perfect for grouping in larger shrub border areas. Easy to grow & very hardy. The fragrant flower is perfect for cutting.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Syringa vulgaris
Prune immediately after bloom in late spring to reduce size. To maintain vigor, thin old stems in the winter.