Lilac/Syringa – Common Purple

The Common Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a timeless garden favorite, cherished for its lush, fragrant blooms and hardy nature. In mid-to-late spring, this deciduous shrub bursts into dense clusters of classic purple, four-petaled flowers that exude a rich, sweet fragrance, attracting butterflies and pollinators. Growing 8 to 15 feet tall with an upright, multi-stemmed habit, it makes a stunning hedge, privacy screen, or focal point in the landscape.

Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, the common lilac is remarkably low-maintenance and long-lived, often gracing gardens for generations. It is highly resistant to deer and cold-hardy in USDA zones 3–7. With minimal pruning after blooming, this lilac will continue to reward you year after year with its stellar springtime display and nostalgic scent.