Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac)

Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac)

The classic lilac beloved for its fragrant, springtime blooms. Produces large clusters of purple, lavender, or white flowers in mid-season, filling the garden with the iconic lilac scent. Upright, multi-stemmed growth forms a rounded shrub that works well as a specimen, in mixed borders, or for hedging.

Light: Full sun
Height: 8–15'
Spread: 6–12'
Zones: 3–7
Notes: Iconic fragrance; mid-season blooms; versatile for landscapes and hedges; multi-stemmed, rounded habit.