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Lilac bushes (Syringa vulgaris) are part of the olive family and bloom in late spring. Learn care and pruning tips to maximize the fragrant flowers.
Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a deciduous bush that blooms for two weeks in late spring and early summer. Lilac shrubs are extremely easy to care for and can be pruned so that their dense leaves create a privacy hedge with pink, purple, or white fragrant blooms.
Lilacs are among the most carefree spring-flowering shrubs and provide a sweet, haunting fragrance, too! Learn how to plant, grow, and prune your lilacs. Lilacs, said to symbolize the joy of youth and associated with spring’s awakening, are hardy, easy to grow, and low-maintenance.
A lilac in full bloom, with its heavenly fragrance, is a breathtaking sight. Easy to grow, tough as nails, undemanding, and deer resistant, these hardy shrubs have been tailored to meet the needs of most gardens.
There's many reasons to love a fragrant lilac bush. See updated varieties of this timeless classic and learn how to take care of them.
Lilac Plants. Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) Features: Classic lilac scent, heart-shaped leaves, flowers in shades of purple, lavender, white, pink, and even magenta. Blooms: Late spring. Persian Lilac (Syringa x persica) Features: Smaller and more delicate than the common lilac, with a lighter fragrance. Flowers are usually pale lavender.
A staple garden shrub in northern climates, common lilac varieties are hardy in USDA zones 3-7/8. The heart-shaped deciduous green leaves and attractive growth habit make lilac bush a valuable addition to borders and foundation plantings. Lilacs can also be used as hedging, screening, as a focal point, or in containers.