Common names:
Common Lilac
Lilac

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Soil pH Preferences:Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 13
Leaves:Semi-evergreen
Flowers:Fragrant
Blooms on new wood
Flower Color:Russet
Inflorescence Type:Verticillaster
Wildlife Attractant:Hummingbirds
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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