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| Identification |
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Genus
Syringa
Species
vulgaris
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
dark purple French lilac
Family
OLEACEAE
Specimen number
S11592
Data source
CrscntBlm;HtZn p173;Frgnt p34;Xeri p303;Xeri p301
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 06-07
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Syringa vulgaris has faint perfume scented flowers. Dark purple French lilac can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. It does well in dry soils. This species tolerates occasional periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
very fragrant flowers. light, sweet, delicate perfume
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Syringa vulgaris is a woody perennial. Dark purple French lilac is deciduous in nature. Leaves: This plant has oval-shaped leaves that come to a point. Flowers: This species has terminal clusters of tiny flower blossoms. Flowers occur in a range of colors including purple, red and white.
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