Landscape Notes: Lilac have been popular for their outstanding blooms and fragrance for many years. This definitely a plant to feature in the garden. Lilac works well as a shrub border or in groupings.
Exposure/Culture: Lilac Grows best in full sun areas of the landscape. It prefers moist, well drained soils that are organic and neutral or alkaline.
Other Notes: Lilac should be pruned after flowering. Its flowers can be taken indoors for fragrant floral arrangements.
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| Genus |
Syringa |
| Species |
vulgaris |
| Container Size |
3 Gallon |
| Foliage Color |
Green |
| Mature Height |
6 to 12 Feet |
| Mature Spread |
6 to 9 Feet |
| Soil |
Well Drained |
| Zones |
3-7 |
| Mature Form |
Upright and Open |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Flower Color |
Light Purple |
| Fall Color |
Green |
| Bloom Period |
April to May |
