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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
 
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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
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Suitable For edit
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Cottage Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • Lilac
  • Purple
  • Violet
  • Lavender
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns)
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Deer Resistant
  • Hummingbirds
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Contributors For This Plant
Netty (13946)
  purpleinopp (8118)
Frank (2698)
toni (36069)


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