Syringa vulgaris 'President Lincoln'
French Lilac
- Introduced in 1916!
- Old time blue-lilac favorite
- Large, densely packed panicles
- Fragrant lavender-blue flowers
![Cut Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-109.png)
Cut Flower/ Foliage
![Fragrant](image/chars/char-25.png)
Fragrant
![Deer Resistant](image/chars/char-36.png)
Deer Resistant
![Full Sun](image/chars/char-1.png)
Full Sun
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
![Spring](image/chars/char-39.png)
Spring
![Attracts Butterflies](image/chars/char-116.png)
Attracts Butterflies
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows best in a sunny well-drained location. Remove old flower heads when faded and dried. Prune immediately after bloom to reduce size. To maintain vigor, thin old stems in the winter.
Height: 8-10 ft
Spread: 8-10 ft
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 3-7
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Focal Point
- Specimen
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Blue
- Purple
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained