| French Lilac | |
| Common Lilac | |
| Lilac |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal Blooms on old wood Other |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Russet |
| Flower Size: | Over 12" |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
| Uses: | Guardian plant Cooked greens Useful for timber production Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Pollinators: | Hoverflies Wind |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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