For gardeners drawn to distinctive lilac varieties, Mme. Lemoine Lilac is worth a closer look. A practical rule for Mme. Lemoine Lilac: Remove a few of the oldest trunks at ground level to keep the plant renewed. Consider Mme. Lemoine Lilac for a flowering hedge, specimen, or cut-flower garden. See Mme. Lemoine Lilac in person at The Greenhouse Nursery in Logan, UT.
Syringa vulgaris Madame Lemoine (Mme. Lemoine 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: Fragrant double white
Bloom Time: Mid- to late spring
Fall Color: Yellow; generally modest




