Plants in genus syringa
Syringa 'Minuet'
Syringa 'Minuet' is a hardy shrub with fragrant lavender flowers that attract pollinators like honeybees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It grows 6-8 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, with foliage that turns light yellow in fall. This shrub is cold-hardy in USDA zones 2-7 and requires minimal pruning, making it suitable for urban environments.
Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'
Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' is a deciduous tree known for its gigantic, creamy white flower panicles that bloom in late June. This cold-hardy plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a lively addition to any garden. It features dark green leaves in summer and attractive reddish-brown bark in fall and winter. Preferring full sun and well-drained soils, it grows taller and wider than common lilac shrubs, thriving in USDA zones 3 to 7.
Syringa vulgaris 'Wonderblue'
Syringa vulgaris 'Wonderblue' is a compact, semi-dwarf lilac with icy lavender-blue flowers that are fragrant and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is a cross of 'Tiffany Blue' and Rochester Lilacs, offering improved disease resistance and thriving in full sun with well-drained soil.
Syringa vulgaris 'Monge'
Syringa vulgaris 'Monge' is a cold-hardy lilac with reddish-purple, fragrant blooms that last for a month. This multi-stemmed shrub supports pollinators and grows 8-12 feet tall, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Syringa vulgaris 'Evangeline'
Syringa vulgaris 'Evangeline' is an early-flowering shrub with delicate violet blooms that attract butterflies, honeybees, and hummingbirds. It features heart-shaped blue-green leaves and fragrant flowers, with fall foliage turning deep purple. This multi-stemmed, upright shrub grows up to 15 feet tall and is mildew and deer resistant.
Syringa 'Josee'
Syringa 'Josee' is a reblooming lilac known for its fragrant lavender-pink flowers and compact size, reaching 4-6 feet in height. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings. This lilac is hardy across a wide range of climates, from USDA zones 2 to 8, and is resistant to mildew. Its heart-shaped foliage adds to its charm, and it attracts pollinators while being deer resistant.
Syringa vulgaris 'Purple Glory'
Syringa vulgaris 'Purple Glory' is a lilac variety with deep-purple, fragrant flowers that bloom earlier than French Hybrid Lilacs. It grows to a height of 6-8 feet and is resistant to deer and pests. This plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, adding vibrant color to gardens.
Syringa vulgaris 'Krasavitsa Moskvy'
Syringa vulgaris 'Krasavitsa Moskvy' is a lilac with large panicles of pink, purple, and white flowers. It is cold-hardy in USDA zones 3-7 and grows up to 12 feet tall. This plant is deer-resistant and requires full sun and well-drained soil, with pruning recommended immediately after flowering.