Syringa vulgaris, the lilac or common lilac, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family, Oleaceae. Native to the Balkan Peninsula, it is widely cultivated for its scented flowers in Europe (particularly …

Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as common lilac, is an upright, multi-stemmed, suckering, deciduous shrub in the olive family that typically matures to 12-16’ (20’) tall with a spread to 8-12’ (15’) wide.

It makes excellent cut flowers, but after its spectacular mid- to late-spring bloom, the shrub is of little interest in the landscape. Its branches are leggy, and its foliage is susceptible to powdery mildew.

What is Common Lilac? Syringa vulgaris, more commonly known as the common lilac, is a beloved deciduous shrub celebrated for its showy and sweetly fragrant spring flowers. Havit and Size: Native …

Jun 11, 2024 · The common lilac (Syringa vulgaris)—also known as the French lilac or simply the lilac—is a member of the olive (Oleaceae) family. Its relatives include ash trees, jasmine shrubs and …

Younger stems are brownish-gray with raised lenticels, older stems are gray. Leaves are dark green and pointed-ovate to heart-shaped in an opposite arrangement with smooth margins. The well-known …

'Nadezhda' (also known as 'Hope') - A fine double-flowered form, the purple buds reveal the bluish florets for a bicolor effect. The plant performs well in the landscape and expresses disease …