Sensation Lilac carries the familiar, substantial framework of a classic lilac and can anchor an informal screen. Sensation Lilac is an easy plant to build a design around, especially where an upright, multi-stemmed framework is useful. With Sensation Lilac, control unwanted suckers and make structural cuts at the branch origin rather than shearing the outside. Visit The Greenhouse Nursery in Logan, UT, to take a closer look at Sensation Lilac.
Syringa v. Sensation (Sensation Lilac)
Mature Height: 8-12 feet
Mature Width: 6-10 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate, growing about 12-24 inches annually.
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
Light Needs: Full sun.
Water Needs: Low to moderate once established. Prefers well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil.
Flower Color: Purple edged in white
Bloom Time: Mid- to late spring
Fall Color: Yellow; generally modest


