Asessippi lilac
Syringa hyacinthiflora 'Asessippi'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size10 to 12 feet tall10 to 12 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Asessippi' lilac (Syringa hyacinthiflora 'Asessippi') is a shrub for borders and hedges, and it needs little care. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. The fragrant blooms open in spring and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. It can reach about 10 to 12 feet tall and wide, so give it room.
Pairs well with Woodland phlox, Hardy geranium, Artist tulip, and Clematis.