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Image shows the young plants of bird and butterfly attractant,
Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
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Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'
(Meyer Lilac) |
Origin: Asia
Family: Oleaceae
Light:
Full sun
Height: 4-6'
Spread: 6-10'
Blooms: Fragrant flowers, purple-red opens to pale pink,
late Spring
Foliage:
Smooth, deciduous,
dark green
Soil: Well-drained,
slightly acidic
Water: Regular
Propagation: Layering, rootball divisions, cuttings
Insect/Disease: Watch out for aphids, scales, caterpillar, powdery
mildew
Uses: Specimen, landscaping, accent, mass planting
Comments: Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' or Meyer Lilac is a beautiful
floriferous perennial shrub with a rounded, compact growth. Perfume
filled the air when the plant is in full bloom. Syringa meyeri
'Palibin' plant attracts the
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterflies. Allow enough space for this
plant to grow.
Meyer Lilac is a great plant for a small garden.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 3-7 |
