Type Perennial (deciduous)
Hardiness Zones 3 - 7
Bloom Spring
Height 23 ft (7 m)
Cultivation
Likes direct Sun, but will tolerate semi-shade. It will grow in most soils. Requires little pruning.
Propagation
By cuttings.
Other
Syringa is named after Greek nymph, Syringa, who turned herself into a shrub, to escape Pan, God of Forests. Lilac blooms attract bees, and butterflies. Deadheading promotes more blooms. Cold weather elongates blooming season, hot weather, shortens it.
Lilac blooms are edible. Candied blooms go well with
For white blooms, try Syringa vulgaris 'Alba'.
For variegated foliage (golden-green), try Syringa vulgaris 'Dappled Dawn'.
For variegated blooms, try Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'.
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