Syringa vulgaris

Syringa vulgaris

One of the toughest shrubs for Montana’s climate, it has been used for decades in American landscapes. Purple flowers, large growing, suckers profusely

Light Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: High, Moderate, Dry
USDA Zone: 2b
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Soil Texture: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Silt Loam, Clay Loam, Clay

Plant Height at Maturity

12 feet

Plant Width at Maturity

8 feet

Growth Rate

6-12"/year

Growth Habit

Upright

Landscape Uses

Hedge | Erosion Control | Ornamental Specimen

Environmental Features

Pollinator Friendly | Bird Habitat

Tough Sites

Alkaline Soil | Compacted Soil | Dry Soil | Deer Damage | Urban Conditions

Seasonal Interest

Spring Flowering | Flower Color

Flower Color

Purple