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Oleaceae
Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy'
Common Lilac, President Grevy Lilac
The fragrance of an old-fashioned lilac in bloom is aromatherapy at its finest. European in origin, these tall, open, deciduous shrubs don't look like much when they are not in bloom, but in late spring to early summer they become brag worthy. The cultivar 'President Grevy' bears highly fragrant panicles of large, double, pale lavender-blue flowers that appear along its branches. Next year's flower buds are set shortly after blooming, so all must be pruned directly after their yearly display. Lilac are easy to grow and do best in full sun and average well drained soil. They make fine feature plants and are especially sweet when planted in masses. Cut their fresh blossoms for fine, long-lasting flower arrangements.
8 - 1
4 - 8
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Shrub
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Late Spring, Early Summer
Eastern Europe
Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Clay, Loam
Medium
Average Water
Oval/Rounded
Spring, Summer
Showy
Blue, Lavender
Brown
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Sandy Brown
Tan, Gray
Yes
No
Double
Matte
Smooth
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Butterflies
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