Syringa spp
Lilac
Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Syringa spp |
Principal Common Name | Lilac |
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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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Height Range | 2 - 25 FT |
Spread Range | 2 - 25 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
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Leaf Color | Dark Green |
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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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