Mount Baker lilac
Syringa hyacinthiflora 'Mount Baker'
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
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Mount Baker' lilac (Syringa hyacinthiflora 'Mount Baker') is a shrub for borders, hedges, and low maintenance gardens. 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. Fragrant blooms open in early to late spring and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Plant it near a path or patio, where you can enjoy the scent.
Pairs well with Woodland phlox, Hardy geranium, Red Riding Hood tulip, and Royal fern.