Profile
Persian Lilac
Syringa x persica
Deciduous Shrub
Height |
4 - 8 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
5 - 8 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Upright, arching branches; fragrant, pale lilac flowers; small, bluish-green leaves; profuse small clusters of flowers; sun; pH 6.0-7.5; no seed capsules produced; suckering. |
Limitations |
Intolerant of poor drainage; prone to powdery mildew; susceptible to lilac leaf miner in SE; no fall color. |
Hardiness |
SC, SE (Zone 3) |
Origin |
Hybrid, perhaps S. afghanica x S. laciniata |
Cultivars |
‘Alba’ white to rose pink flowers |
