common lilac
Syringa vulgaris
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A classic deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant, showy clusters of purple, pink, or white flowers in spring. It's a hardy, low-maintenance plant that performs best with full sun and well-drained soil.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southeastern Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Charles Joly (double magenta flowers) and Mme. Lemoine (double white flowers) are classic double-flowering cultivars; President Lincoln is a single-flowered pure blue variety.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A classic deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant, showy clusters of purple, pink, or white flowers in spring. It's a hardy, low-maintenance plant that performs best with full sun and well-drained soil.
Climate Match for your location
See how well common lilac grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Southeastern Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Charles Joly (double magenta flowers) and Mme. Lemoine (double white flowers) are classic double-flowering cultivars; President Lincoln is a single-flowered pure blue variety.