For yards here in Logan, UT, Common Lilac gives you classic spring fragrance and a familiar cottage-garden feel in a straightforward, garden-friendly shrub. It is especially useful for mixed shrub beds that need color without a complicated layout. Choose a spot with full sun. Well-drained soil helps it settle in and perform its best.
Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac)
Mature Height: 8-15 feet
Mature Width: 6-12 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate, growing 12-24 inches annually.
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
Light Needs: Full sun.
Water Needs: Low to moderate watering. Prefers well-drained soil.
Flower Color: Purple to lavender flowers (fragrant)
Bloom Time: Mid to Late Spring
Fall Color: No significant fall color



