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The Persian lilac is much more delicate and heat resistant than the common lilac, with a lighter fragrance and smaller flowers.

Latin Name

Syringa x persica


Family

Oleaceae


Type of Plant

Shrubs Shrubs

Bloom Season

April - May

Seasons

Spring Spring

Specifications

Max height Max Height: 8'
Max spread Max Spread: 10'

Uses

  • Hedge
  • Ornamental

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun

    Tolerances

  • Deer

  • Attracted Wildlife

    Butterflies Butterflies

    Colors


    Native Range

    Garden origin


    History

    Washington obtained two of these from John Bartram's nursery in 1792.


    Other Details

    Pollinator Pollinator
    Grown by Washington Grown by Washington

    Planted at Mount Vernon

    Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

    4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b USDA basemap

    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

    map legend 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b

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