Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as the Common Lilac, is a beloved deciduous shrub species native to the Balkan Peninsula of southeastern Europe. This classic garden plant typically grows 12-15 feet tall and 8-12 feet wide, forming a multi-stemmed, vase-shaped shrub with a rounded, dense canopy of large, dark green leaves. In late spring, the Common Lilac produces abundant, showy flower panicles that can reach up to 8 inches long. These densely packed panicles are filled with small, fragrant florets in various shades of purple, lavender, pink, or white, releasing the plant's signature sweet, floral lilac scent. The Common Lilac prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil, and it is hardy in USDA Zones 3-7, tolerating cold temperatures well. This shrub requires minimal pruning, just to remove old wood and maintain its shape. Commonly used as a flowering hedge, screen, or specimen plant in gardens, the Common Lilac is also excellent as a cut flower due to its long-lasting blooms and fragrance. In addition, it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden, making it a cherished, heirloom shrub valued for its showy spring blooms, intoxicating scent, and reliable cold hardiness.
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Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Full Sun, Good for Cottage Garden, Medium, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Shrub Deer Resistant Shrubs, Flowering Shrubs, White Flowering Shrubs
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