Common Lilac

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

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About

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.

Companion Plants

Common Boxwood

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