Description
Late Flowering Lilac is native to China and prefers full sun. Extremely cold hardy and is generally pest free. It is called the Late Lilac as it blooms 2 to 4 weeks later than the common lilac and can tolerate drought, alkaline soils and salt. It’s probably not as desirable a landscape tree as a common lilac as the flowers are short lived and quite coarse.
Scientific Name: Syringa villosa
Zone: 3-7
Mature Height: 6-10 ft
Mature Width: 4-10 ft
Flowers: Reddish lilac to a purplish white
Bloom Time: Late May to early June, generally two weeks after the common lilac blooms
Growth Rate: 12-18″
Soil: Alkaline, moist, well-drained
Drought Tolerance: Tolerates occasional drought
Flood Tolerance: Poor; will not handle pooling water well.
Sun Requirements: Sun or part-shade
Fall Color: Yellow or brown
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees and butterflies
