Andenken an Ludwig Späth lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Späth'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Ascending
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Andenken an Ludwig Späth' lilac (Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Späth') is a shrub for borders, specimen planting, hedges, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. Fragrant blooms open in early to late spring and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. It also tolerates salt. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan, Little Beauty tulip, and Little bluestem.