Common name
Common Lilac
Botanical name
Syringa vulgaris
Variety
Purple
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light
Sun
Height
8-10' (2.5-3 m)
Habit
Upright
Feed
In spring
Water
1-2 times per week
Bloom Color
Purple
Bloom Time
Spring-summer
Maintenance
Prune after bloom
Deciduous shrub with fragrant flower clusters in spring. Spectacular in flower. Traditional favorite with dark green foliage. A wonderful choice for informal hedges, borders or accents.