Syringa Vulgaris - Common Purple Lilac

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Cabin Creek Nursery
312 Clifty View Rd.
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

Phone: (208) 946-5214
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Deciduous shrub with a moderate growth rate. Irregular, upright form with few low branches. Fragrant. Flowering is profuse. Flowers attract hummingbirds.

Zones: 3 - 7 Native to: Southern Europe Size: 8-15' tall by 6-12' wide
Leaves: color: dark green fall color: Green-Maroon size: 2-5"
Flowers: color: light purple (really showy) season: May size: 4-8"
Uses: landscaping (specimen, massing), hedge or screen, windbreak, bird habitat
Culture: Prefers well-drained, light soil and full sun. Needs some protection from cold as flower buds can be damaged by late freezes. Pruning should be done after flowering.
Tolerances: sun

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