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Posted 03/16/2023 in Shrub

Syringa vulgaris

Best known for its fragrant lilac spring flowers, Syringa vulgaris, is an upright multi-stemmed shrub. Flowers give way brown seed castles. Showy gray-green to blue green heart shaped leaves appear after flowering.

Post Details

Latin Name
Syringa vulgaris
Common Name
Common Lilac
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
12-16 ft
Spread
8-12 ft
Suggested Uses
Accent Hedge Cottage Garden Shrub Borders Specimen
Potential Pests
Powdery mildew, blights, leaf spots, wilts, ring spot virus, honey fungus, scales borers, leaf miner

Plant Story

Best known for its fragrant lilac spring flowers, Syringa vulgaris, is an upright multi-stemmed shrub. Flowers give way brown seed castles. Showy gray-green to blue green heart shaped leaves appear after flowering.

Special Care Instructions

Blooms best in full sun. Prune after flowering.

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