Flowering Shrubs and Trees Common Lilac, French Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
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Common Lilac, French Lilac Syringa vulgaris
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color: claret |
color: white |
color: purple |
color: lilac |
Common Lilac, French Lilac Syringa vulgaris characteristics
| plant height | 150 - 200 cm |
|---|---|
| flower size | small |
| is fragrant | yes |
| known to be toxic | no |
| cold resistance | frost-resistant plant |
| winter shelter | doesn't demand shelter |
| cold hardiness zone | |
| flower color | white, light blue, purple, lilac, claret |
| sun exposure | full sun, partial shade |
| flowering time | april-may, june |
| use | hedgerow, single plant, group planting |
| soil acidity | acid, neutral |
| soil type | loam, sandy-loamy |
| soil moisture | moderate moist soil |
| growth rate | average |






