Syringa vulgaris
Common Lilac
Family: Oleaceae Olive
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 3B - 7A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Lavender, pink, purple, white |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, standard, seashore, specimen |
| Height | 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m |
| Spread | 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Fragrant flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |