Syringa vulgaris
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Lilac
Syringa vulgaris
Shrub
Care:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Low
Well Drained
Look:
Green
leaves
Lavender
flowers
Pink
flowers
Yellow
flowers
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Lilac
Syringa vulgaris
Shrub
Care:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Low
Well Drained
Look:
Green
leaves
Lavender
flowers
Pink
flowers
Yellow
flowers
Syringa vulgaris is the best known and most drought-tolerant of the lilac species. This deciduous shrub from eastern Europe produces a spectacular display of pinkish or bluish flowers in clusters 10” or longer. Prune suckers as they develop. Lilacs generally bloom best with chilly winters.