Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Syringa vulgaris
Last Review
Features
Large,upright clusters of flowers in late spring; wide range of flower colors (purple, white, pink, lavender, bluish); flowers are very fragrant.
Culture
Full sun; moist, well-drained soils are best; tolerates alkaline soils.
Notes
Powdery mildew is a very common problem on this species. When selecting a cultivar, look for those that are resistant to this disease.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
8.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
15.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
12.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Oval to rounded, often irregular and leggy
Native Regions, Text
Europe
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
picID
18601
Image
picID
18602
Image
picID
18603
Image
picID
18604
Image
picID
18605
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
456