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: