Care

Planting & Growing
Thrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Needs good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; increase frequency again before and during spring bloom period. Fertilize in early spring. Prune after flowering.

Attracts Butterflies
Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous
Family Name Lilac
Flower Color Purple
Bloom Time Spring
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Syringa
Growth Rate Fast
Hardiness Zone 3
Landscape Uses Border, Cutting Garden, Firescaping/Firewise, Hedge, Massing, Screening, Urban Garden, Windbreak, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 12 feet
Mature Width 6 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0