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Common Lilac

Syringa Vulgaris 'Lavender Lady'

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Overview

The 'Lavender Lady' Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a deciduous shrub known for its fragrant, abundant lavender blooms each spring. Reaching 8-12 feet in height and 6-10 feet in spread, this cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its heart-shaped foliage offers a lush backdrop for the conical flower clusters. Ideal for hedges or feature plantings, it attracts pollinators while providing a classic aesthetic to any landscape. Hardy in zones 3-7.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'Lavender Lady') — The 'Lavender Lady' Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a deciduous shrub known for its fragrant
Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'Lavender Lady') — abundant lavender blooms each spring

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Oleaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'Lavender Lady') — The 'Lavender Lady' Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a deciduous shrub known for its fragrant
Common Lilac (Syringa Vulgaris 'Lavender Lady') — abundant lavender blooms each spring

Photograph: Фотостудия Современник (Яковлева Елизавета), CC BY 4.0 · source

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