Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris
- Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded form.
- Height: Typically 8–15 ft
- Width: About 6–12 ft
- Foliage: Heart-shaped green leaves; deciduous.
- Flowers: Large, fragrant clusters in shades of lavender purple
- Hardiness Zone: 2
- Growth Rate: Moderate; usually 12–24″ per year under good conditions.
Benefits
- Stunning, highly fragrant spring flowers.
- Excellent for hedges, screens, and specimen plantings.
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Long-lived and low maintenance once established.
Care Tips
- Sun: Full sun for best flowering.
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; dislikes soggy conditions.
- Water: Regular watering during establishment; drought-tolerant later.
- Pruning: After flowering to maintain shape and encourage blooms; remove old wood periodically.
Common Uses
- Flowering hedges or privacy screens.
- Accent plant in mixed borders.
- Cottage gardens and wildlife-friendly landscapes.
