Common Lilac

Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)Common Lilac, Syringa vulgaris, is the classic old fashioned lilac beloved for its richly scented spring flower clusters and nostalgic presence in the landscape. In mid to late spring, upright stems are topped with large, conical panicles of purple or lavender blooms that stand out against heart shaped green leaves and fill the air with a sweet, lingering fragrance. The shrub matures into a substantial, multi stemmed form that anchors borders, frames views, and serves as a reliable focal point in sunny gardens year after year.Distinctive FeaturesCommon Lilac typically grows about 10 to 15 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide, forming an upright, rounded shrub on multiple stems. In spring, branch tips are capped with dense trusses of tubular flowers that open into four petaled blooms in shades of purple, lavender, or sometimes pink or white on different selections. The fragrance is strong and sweet, especially on cool mornings and evenings when the scent carries on the breeze. Fresh green, heart shaped leaves emerge with the new growth and remain attractive through summer, giving the shrub solid presence even after flowering. With its combination of height, structure, and classic spring bloom, Common Lilac is a natural anchor for traditional borders, cottage gardens, and homestead style plantings.Growing Conditions Light: Thrives in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct light daily for the heaviest flowering and strongest stems. Soil: Prefers well drained, moderately fertile soil and performs best in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions, but adapts to most average garden soils that do not stay wet....