Lilac

Syringa vulgaris

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks once established

☀️ Light

Full sun, 6+ hours

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

20–85°F (-7–29°C)

🪏 Soil

Average, well-draining, slightly alkaline soil

✨ Fertilizing

Once after flowering

🪴 Repotting

N/A — grown in landscape

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About Lilac

One of the most beloved flowering shrubs with intoxicatingly fragrant purple flowers in spring.

Care tips

  • Prune immediately after flowering
  • Needs cold winters to bloom well
  • One of the most fragrant plants available

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