Lilac
Syringa vulgaris
💧 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
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