Common names:
Common Lilac
French Lilac
Lilac

Also sold as:
  • 'Father John Fiala'
  • 'Father Fiala'
  • 'Father J. Fiala'
  • 'Father John'
  • 'Father John L. Fiala'
  • 'Fiala Rememberance'
  • 'Fr. John Fiala'
  • 'John L. Fiala'

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Soil pH Preferences:Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 7a
Leaves:Semi-evergreen
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Nocturnal
Inflorescence Type:Spadix
Wildlife Attractant:Other Beneficial Insects
Pollinators:Self
Midges
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

Was a 4" starter in April, now 8" and has put up new growth (ligh

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