Common names:
Common Lilac
Lilac

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Soil pH Preferences:Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6b
Leaves:Good fall color
Flowers:Showy
Malodorous
Inflorescence Type:Compound Umbel
Wildlife Attractant:Other Beneficial Insects
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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