Common Purple Lilac
Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac)
Courtesy of Bailey Nurseries
About Common Purple Lilac
Popular multi-stemmed shrub with extremely fragrant flowers in May. Its heart shaped foliage is dark green with a bluish cast. Many cultivars are available for this shrub. Use as an accent shrub or hedge. Grows and flowers best in sunny sites.
Plant Details
Common Name:
Common Purple Lilac
Leaf Color:
Green
Leaf Fall Color
Yellow
Bloom Time:
May
Sun Exposure:
Likes Sun
Growth Rate:
Medium
Mature Shape:
Upright
Mature Height:
8ft to 10ft
Mature Width:
6ft to 8ft
Attributes:
Attracts HummingBirds
Attracts Pollinators
Deer – low browse