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Syringa Sp

Also called:

Common Lilac

Botanical Description

Plant Family:

Oleaceae

Deciduous

Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')

Oregon Native?

No

West State Native?

No

Common lilac is native of Europe, introduced and naturalized in the United States.

Flower:

Purple

Blooms from :

May

to:

May

Tubular, 4-lobed, lilac to purple flowers (each to 1/3? long) which bloom in large conical to narrow-pyramidal panicles (to 6-8? long).

Foliage:

Green

The leaves are simple, ovate to broadly ovate, and five to twelve centimeters long.

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

3

Water Needs:

L

Sun Needs:

Partial Sun

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

Yes

Height:

8-12'

Spread:

6-12'

Growth Rate:

Medium

Native Habitat:

Soil Needs

Prefers moist, fertile, organically rich, slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soils with good drainage. Avoid soggy soils.

Fertilizer Needs:

Recommended Mulch:

Wildlife Uses

Attracts Pollinators?

Yes

Attracts Birds?

Yes

Supports Butterflies?

Yes

Wildlife use description:

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