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Common Lilac-Syringa vulgaris-Fragrant flowering shrub 5/6' h B&B

Common Lilac-Syringa vulgaris-Fragrant flowering shrub 5/6' h B&B

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Syringa vulgaris - Plant Catalog

Syringa vulgaris

Description

The Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as the Common Lilac, is a deciduous shrub renowned for its beautiful, fragrant flowers that bloom in spring. These flowers are typically purple, but cultivars can offer a range of colors from white to pink. The plant is beloved for its ornamental value and delightful scent, making it a popular choice in gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Common Lilac is ideal for use as a hedge, in mixed borders, or as a standalone specimen plant. Its fragrant blooms make it an excellent choice for cut flowers, and it can also be used to attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees to the garden.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris
  • Common Name Common Name: Common Lilac
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically 8-15 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Roses, Peonies

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring good air circulation
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Well-drained soil
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Loamy, neutral to slightly alkaline
  • Humidity Humidity: Average
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Same depth as nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew
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