Lilac, 2 gal, French, Common Purple

Abundant clusters of sweetly fragrant, purple flowers in mid-spring on a vigorous, upright, multi-stemmed shrub with heart-shaped, green foliage. Plant near a window or pathway where the fragrant blooms can be enjoyed. Long-lived and excellent for windbreaks and privacy hedges.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 3 – 4m (10 – 13ft.)
Mature Spread: 2.5 – 3m (8 – 10ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Lavender-purple
Flowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Blue-green

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is required. If pruning is required, cut back after blooming to promote strong new growth and flower buds to set for the next year.
Light: Full sun.
Watering: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Increase watering before spring bloom.
Soil: It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.