General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9a
Leaves: Glaucous
Flowers: Blooms on old wood
Other
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Underground structures: Corm
Suitable Locations: Espalier
Uses: Guardian plant
Dried Flower
Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Pollinators: Midges
Various insects
Containers: Prefers to be under-potted
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

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Common names
  • Lilac
  • French Lilac
Also sold as:
  • Wedgewood Blue
Comments:
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