Common names:
Preston Lilac
Lilac

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Soil pH Preferences:Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 12
Leaves:Needled
Flowers:Malodorous
Blooms on old wood
Other
Flower Color:Green
Flower Size:1"-2"
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Inflorescence Type:Single
Cluster
Uses:Salad greens
Cut Flower
Suitable for forage
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Other Beneficial Insects
Containers:Preferred depth
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

Long lasting bloom on the plant.

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Comments:
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