Plants in genus syringa
Syringa 'Smsjbp7'
Syringa 'Smsjbp7', a reblooming lilac, features large violet blooms that appear in spring and again from mid-summer to fall. This compact, mounded shrub attracts wildlife and pollinators while being low maintenance and deer resistant. It grows best in full sun, reaching 4-6 feet in both height and width, and prefers well-drained, fertile loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Hardy in USDA zones 3-7, it should be pruned after its spring bloom if needed.
Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'
Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' is a lilac shrub known for its bi-colored florets with deep purple-red and white edges. It produces a profuse display of pyramidal panicles that last nearly a month. This shrub is versatile in the landscape, attracting butterflies and pollinators, and can be used as a hedge or privacy screen. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-7 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Syringa vulgaris 'Royalty'
Syringa vulgaris 'Royalty' is a type of lilac known for its large, fragrant blooms that appear later in the summer compared to other varieties. It features dark purple buds that open into lavender flowers, complemented by thick, dark green leaves. This plant is notable for its resistance to disease and deer, as well as its heat tolerance, thriving in USDA zones 3-8. With an upright growth habit, it can reach a mature height of 8-10 feet and a width of 6-8 feet. Developed in the 1920s by Isabella Preston in Canada, it requires full sun and well-drained soil. Pruning should be done immediately after flowering to maintain its shape and health. It grows at a medium rate of 1-2 feet per year, making it a robust addition to gardens in suitable climates.
Syringa vulgaris 'Yankee Doodle'
Syringa vulgaris 'Yankee Doodle' is a profuse bloomer with large clusters of dark purple flowers, attracting songbirds, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It is cold-hardy, suitable for Zones 2-8, and grows 8-10 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide, requiring full sun and well-drained soil.
Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine'
Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine' is a French Hybrid Lilac celebrated for its fragrant white blooms that last nearly a month. This plant is extremely cold hardy and deer resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens. Its nectar-rich flowers support pollinators, and it features dark green, heart-shaped leaves. It grows best in full sun and prefers well-drained, organically rich soils. Pruning after flowering is recommended to maintain its shape.
Syringa reticulata
Syringa reticulata, or Japanese tree lilac, blooms in late spring to early summer with massive creamy white flower clusters up to a foot long. It has a sweet lilac fragrance and attracts butterflies and bees. This hardy plant can be grown as a multi-trunk tree or large shrub.
Syringa vulgaris 'Ludwig Spaeth'
Syringa vulgaris 'Ludwig Spaeth' is a French Hybrid Lilac introduced in 1883, known for its late-blooming, deep purple-red flowers. This deciduous shrub features heart-shaped foliage and an upright, multi-stemmed growth habit. It attracts butterflies and pollinators, is disease and deer-resistant, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Syringa vulgaris 'Wedgewood Blue'
Syringa vulgaris 'Wedgewood Blue' is a medium-sized, compact lilac with lilac-pink buds that open to true-blue, fragrant blossoms. It attracts butterflies and is hardy in USDA zones 3-7. This cold-hardy, deer-resistant plant blooms on old wood and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer'
Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' is a French Hybrid lilac known for its double, lavender-pink, fragrant flowers. This plant features heart-shaped leaves and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. It is cold-hardy in USDA zones 3-7 and can grow up to 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide. The blooms are nectar-rich, attracting pollinators like hummingbirds. It is disease and deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens. Pruning should be done immediately after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.
Syringa vulgaris
Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as the common lilac, is an ornamental shrub prized for its large, fragrant flowers. Blooming in mid-spring, the white flowers are set against dark blue-green, heart-shaped leaves. This cold-tolerant shrub can grow up to 15 feet tall and 12 feet wide, making it a substantial addition to any garden. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is resistant to deer, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil.
Syringa vulgaris 'Albert F Holden'
Syringa vulgaris 'Albert F Holden' is a lilac variety known for its late spring flowering and bi-color blooms of dark purple and silvery purple. It features dark-green heart-shaped leaves and grows to a mature height of 7 feet with a similar spread. This lilac is deer and mildew resistant, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. Its medium growth rate and vibrant blooms make it a popular choice for ornamental gardens.
Syringa pubescens ssp. pubescens 'Palibin'
Syringa pubescens ssp. pubescens 'Palibin' is a compact dwarf lilac shrub known for its showy, fragrant lavender flowers. It blooms later than French Hybrid Lilacs and features dark green ruffled foliage that may turn reddish-purple in the fall. This cold-hardy shrub thrives in sunny, well-drained locations and reaches a mature height of 4-6 feet.
Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly'
Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly' is a French Hybrid lilac with dark plum to purple blooms. This deciduous shrub attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is hardy in USDA zones 3-7. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose'
Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose' is a rare yellow lilac with intensely fragrant blossoms. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is deer-resistant. This long-lived shrub grows 10-12 feet tall and wide, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Syringa vulgaris 'Marie Francis'
Syringa vulgaris 'Marie Francis' is a compact lilac variety with clear baby pink blooms and fragrant flowers. It features bluish-green foliage and is hardy in USDA zones 3-8. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and tolerates hotter climates. It is disease and deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens. With a medium growth rate, it should be pruned after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new blooms.
Syringa vulgaris 'Agincourt Beauty'
Syringa vulgaris 'Agincourt Beauty' is a lilac shrub known for its highly fragrant, deep purple flowers, which are the largest among lilacs. It is cold-hardy and deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy'
Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy' is a classic lilac shrub known for its large, vertical panicles of fragrant flowers. The blooms start as dark blue buds and open to reveal double, pale lavender-blue flowers with a true lilac scent. This shrub attracts butterflies and other pollinators, making it a lively addition to any garden. It features heart-shaped, blue-green leaves and can grow up to 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Tolerant of urban environments, it is cold hardy and resistant to diseases and deer, requiring full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth.
Syringa vulgaris 'Maiden's Blush'
Syringa vulgaris 'Maiden's Blush' is an early flowering lilac with single-petalled flowers ranging from light pink to lavender-pink. It features dark-green, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant reddish flower buds. This lilac is one of the first to bloom, attracting pollinators and offering higher resistance to powdery mildew. It is cold-tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 2-8.