The botanical name of the common Lilac is Syringavulgaris,
but its common name does it little justice. It is an upright,
multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub in the olive family that
typical matures to 12-16 feet tall and 8-12 feet wide. It is a
very reliable spring-flowering shrub for cold winter gardens.
Excellent choice as a specimen/accent in small groups, shrub
borders, hedges or screens. Great in cottage gardens or in
the margins of woodland gardens. Who doesn’t love plain,
simple, perfect Lilacs?
LILAC PURPLE
Van Zyverden’s
Attracts hummingbirds
and butterflies to the garden
Use as a hedge
Tolerant of deer
and clay soils
835589 S19
Van Zyverden, Inc.
www.vanzyverden.com
P.O. Box 550 • Meridian, MS 39302-0550
®
Guaranteed to grow 1 year from purchase
if directions are followed. Any concerns related
to quality and/or counts feel free to contact us.
About This Variety: Its flowers are very fragrant - lilac to purple flowers with white margins. It is a good cut flower
that is beloved for bouquets.
Growing Instructions: Dig a hole about a foot deep and a foot wide. Set the plant in the hole and fill it half full
with soil. Water. After water is drained, fill the rest of the hole with the remaining soil. Then water thoroughly again
and continue doing so regularly.
Care Tip: Not recommended for the deep south in USDA zones 8-9.
Exposure: Full sun
Height: Grows 8-15’ tall
Spacing: Plant- 6-12’ apart, crown 2-3’’ deep
Hardy in: USDA zones 3-7
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