Syringa vulgaris 'Monge'
French Lilac
Photo courtesy of Bailey Nursery
- A favorite since 1913!
- 9" single red-purple flowers
- Very fragrant
- Blue-green leaves
- Blooms late April-May
Cold Tolerant
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fast Growing
Fragrant
Vigorous
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Best planted in well-drained soil
Very hardy
Fertilize with lilac food in late winter and again immediately after blooming
Pruning should be done soon after flowering is complete
Height: 10-12 ft
Spread: 8-12 ft
Price Level 1: $59.99~#3
Bloom Color: Purple, Red
Zone: 4-7
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Vigorous
- Fragrant
- Fast Growing
- Cold Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained