The common lilac is an upright, multi-stemmed, suckering shrub that is usually found in open woodlands, and rocky hills. It is popular for its mid to late spring bloom of very fragrant, tubular, 4-lobed, lilac to purple flowers which bloom in large conical to narrow-pyramidal panicles (6-8” long). Suckers are common and will spread if not pruned. Pointed-ovate to heart shaped leaves (2-5” long) are dark gray-green with no fall color. Mature height up to 16’ and spread up to 12’. Prefers full sun and moist, fertile, organically rich soil with good drainage.
The common lilac is an upright, multi-stemmed, suckering shrub that is usually found in open woodlands, and rocky hills. It is popular for its mid to late spring bloom of very fragrant, tubular, 4-lobed, lilac to purple flowers which bloom in large conical to narrow-pyramidal panicles (6-8” long). Suckers are common and will spread if not pruned. Pointed-ovate to heart shaped leaves (2-5” long) are dark gray-green with no fall color. Mature height up to 16’ and spread up to 12’. Prefers full sun and moist, fertile, organically rich soil with good drainage.
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