Syringa vulgaris
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Syringa vulgaris

dark purple French lilac

  family oleaceae 
  genus syringa 

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Identification
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
 
Life cycle
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   
 
Climate
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
 
Garden
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.
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
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 
 
Traditional uses
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 
 
Cultivation
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 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
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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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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