The Persian lilac is much more delicate and heat resistant than the common lilac, with a lighter fragrance and smaller flowers.
Latin Name
Syringa x persica
Family
Oleaceae
Type of Plant
Shrubs
Bloom Season
April - May
Seasons
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 8'
Max Spread: 10'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Butterflies
Colors
Native Range
Garden origin
History
Washington obtained two of these from John Bartram's nursery in 1792.
Other Details
Pollinator
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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