Common Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)

Common Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)

🪴 Type: Deciduous Shrub
📏 Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft tall x 10-12 ft wide
🌱 Current Size: 2-3 ft (Bare Root)
❄️ Hardiness Zone: USDA 3-7
🌞 Light Requirements: Full Sun
💧 Water Needs: Moderate
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Interest: Green summer foliage; yellow fall color
🌸 Bloom Time & Color: Mid to late spring; fragrant purple flowers

A classic garden favorite, Common Purple Lilac is known for its fragrant, richly colored flower clusters in mid to late spring. Its dense, upright form makes it ideal for hedges, screens, or as a specimen shrub. Cold-hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. A must-have for pollinators and cut flower arrangements.