Common names:
Common Lilac
French Lilac
Lilac

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Soil pH Preferences:Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 2
Leaves:Malodorous
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Blooms on new wood
Inflorescence Type:Cluster
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Pollinators:Wasps
Wind
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

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'Rochester' by flowergirl1204 Aug 26, 2019 6:49 PM 1

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