SMNSHSO lilac
Syringa hyacinthiflora 'SMNSHSO'
USDA zones2 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall4 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pale lavender
Garden uses
Notes
'Smnshso' lilac (Syringa hyacinthiflora 'Smnshso') is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Fragrant, pale lavender flowers open in mid to late spring on plants 48 to 72 inches tall and wide. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Plant it in a row for a full screen.
Pairs well with Danica American arborvitae, Candy Stripe moss phlox, and Red fescue.