Common names:
Common Lilac
Lilac

Also sold as:
  • 'Descaisne'
  • 'Deken'

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Soil pH Preferences:Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6a
Leaves:Glaucous
Flowers:Fragrant
Malodorous
Inflorescence Type:Compound
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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