Common White Lilac
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Common White Lilac |
Botanical Name | Syringa vulgaris 'Alba' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Mature Height | 12 to 15 ft |
Mature Width | 10 to 12 ft |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Bloom Color | White |
Bloom Interest | Showy,Fragrant |
Bloom Period | April to May |
Seasonal Interest | Spring |
Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Insignificant |
Attributes | Clay Soil, Deer Resistant |
Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
Attracts Birds | No |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 to 7 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Low |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Water weekly, especially during dry spells of rainfall less than 1" per week. |
Fertilize Notes | In general, lilacs need a low-nitrogen fertilizer like 5-10-5 or 5-10-10. Apply when buds begin to swell in early spring and water well. |
Prune Notes | These lilacs need to be constantly renewed after they have reached 6-8' height. Just after it blooms, prune out branching as it reaches 2" in diameter and remove no more than 1/3 of the bush. |