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Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
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Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) | $14.99 | 1 gallon🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native (southeastern Europe); a Colorado landscape classic • USDA Growing Zones: 3-7 • Height
: 8-15 feet • Spread: 6-12 feet🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late spring • Colors: Classic lilac-purple (also white forms) • Flower Type: Dense, intensely fragrant conical panicles • Bloom Period: May☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun — needs 6+ hours or it won't bloom • Water: Moderate to low once established • Soil: Well-draining, neutral to alkaline soil — ideal for Colorado • Spacing: 8-10 feet apart🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Dense growth gives excellent nesting cover • Native Bees: Good early-season nectar • Butterflies: Nectar source for swallowtails & early butterflies • Beneficial Insects: Supports hoverflies & bees🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Prune immediately AFTER flowering — it blooms on old wood • Summer: Water during dry spells; remove suckers to control spread • Fall: Little care needed; avoid late-season pruning • Winter: Extremely hardy; needs winter cold to bloom well🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Peonies Catmint Spring bulbs Ninebark ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Legendary fragrance — the classic scent of spring • Thrives in Colorado's alkaline soil • Extremely cold hardy and long-lived • Excellent privacy screen or hedge • Remember: prune right after bloom, and it needs full sun to flower
