General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6a
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Malodorous
Blooms on new wood
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Spring
Other
Uses: Dye production
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Hummingbirds
Pollinators: Water
Various insects
Containers: Preferred depth
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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Common names
  • Common Lilac
  • French Lilac
  • Lilac
Also sold as:
  • 'Chas Joly'
Comments:
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