Common Purple Lilac | Syringa vulgaris insecticide National Arboretum

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making it very easy to maintain

this French hybrid bears thyrses of single

Mature Height: 6-8'

Common Purple Lilac | Syringa vulgaris insecticide National ArboretumThis old fashioned lilac is the one most of us remember from our youth. A perfect informal hedge or screen, it has extremely fragrant, purple flowers in May. Color may vary from purple to lilac and occasionally even white. The cut flowers hold up very well, and easily fill a house with their fragrance. Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles. Height: 12 15' Spread: 8 12' Shape: Upright, vase shaped Exposure: Full Sun Foliage: Blue green Fall