Lilacs are among the most carefree spring-flowering shrubs and provide a sweet, haunting fragrance, too! Learn how to plant, grow, and prune your lilacs. Lilacs, said to symbolize the joy of youth and …

Syringa vulgaris, the lilac or common lilac, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family, Oleaceae. Native to the Balkan Peninsula, it is widely cultivated for its scented flowers in Europe (particularly …

Apr 30, 2025 · Lilac bushes (Syringa vulgaris) are part of the olive family and bloom in late spring. Learn care and pruning tips to maximize the fragrant flowers.

The heart-shaped deciduous green leaves and attractive growth habit make lilac bush a valuable addition to borders and foundation plantings. Lilacs can also be used as hedging, screening, as a …

May 21, 2025 · With sweetly scented pastel blooms and heart-shaped leaves, lilacs stand out in the landscape as welcome harbingers of spring. These plants come in a variety of shapes and sizes, …

Jul 31, 2025 · In the United States, the most commonly grown species is S. vulgaris, the common lilac. There are twelve species in the Syringa genus, and if you’re just getting started, you can learn all …

Easy to grow, tough as nails, undemanding, and deer resistant, these hardy shrubs have been tailored to meet the needs of most gardens. Lilacs (Syringa) are members of the olive family of flowering …

Lilac, genus of about 25 species of fragrant and beautiful spring-flowering shrubs and small trees of the olive family (Oleaceae). Lilacs are native to eastern Europe and temperate Asia, and some species …

Feb 25, 2022 · The heavily scented purple flowers on the common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) bloom in late May and attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators. The cut flowers are perfect to bring …

Apr 21, 2025 · With dozens of species, cultivars, and hybrid varieties, there's a lilac shrub in a color and size to suit any yard. Once established, these plants are drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, …