Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'

Common Lilac

Family: Oleaceae Olive


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 7A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, massing, seashore, specimen
Height 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m
Spread 5' to 9' / 1.60m to 2.80m
Growth rate Moderate
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