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Syringa spp
Lilac
Plant Facts
| Scientific Name | Syringa spp |
| Principal Common Name | Lilac |
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| Synonym | |
| Description | Lilacs range in size from large shrubs to small trees. The leaves are opposite (occasionally in whorls of three), deciduous, and in most species simple and heart-shaped, but pinnate in a few species . The flowers are produced in spring, flowers can be white, pale pink or more generally purple, with four petals. The flowers grow in large panicles, and in several species have a strong fragrance. |
| General Comments | Lilac bushes can be prone to powdery mildew disease, which is caused by poor air circulation. |
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| Nativity | |
| Height Range | 2 - 25 FT |
| Spread Range | 2 - 25 FT |
| Flower Showy | Y |
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| Sunset Zones | |
| USDA Zones | |
| Leaf Color | Dark Green |
| Leaf Texture | |
| Form | Shrub : Small Tree |
| Flower Color | Pink : Purple : Rose Pink : Violet : White |
| Flower Time | Spring |
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| Ease of Growing | Average |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Part Sun |
| Soil Preferences | Loam : Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | Medium |
| Outstanding Features | Attracts Bees : Color : Flower |
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