Chinese lilac
Syringa chinensis
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size8 to 12 feet tall6 to 10 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Rose purple
Garden uses
Notes
Chinese lilac (Syringa chinensis) is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Deer tend to browse other plants first. It bears fragrant, rose purple flowers in late spring. It grows 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide, so give it room.
Pairs well with Honey Gold peony, Blue Diamond tulip, Cherry, and Cat's Pajamas nepeta.
Native range
Garden origin.