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Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 32996

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Scrophulariales Family: Oleaceae Genus: Syringa Species: Syringa vulgaris

Common Names add Lilac edit | delete Common Lilac edit | delete State Flower of New Hampshire edit | delete Plant Types edit Deciduous Drought Tolerant Fragrant Ornamental Shrub Tree   Zones / Hardiness edit 2a (to -45 F / -43 C) 2b (to -40 F / -40 C) 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Hedging/Screening Cottage Garden Flower Arranging/Drying   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Pink Lilac Purple Violet Lavender White   Wildlife Value edit Bees Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns) Butterflies (nectar source) Deer Resistant Hummingbirds   Propagation Techniques edit   Skill Level edit   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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