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Image of a young
Butterfly attractant,
Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose'
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Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose'
(French Lilac, Common Lilac) |
Origin: Native to Southern Europe
Family: Oleaceae
Light:
Full sun
Height: 8-15'
Spread: 10-12'
Blooms: Fragrant, soft primrose yellow flowers, on 4-8" long pannacles,
late Spring
Foliage: Smooth, deciduous, dark green
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Insect/Disease: Watch out for aphids, scales, caterpillar, powdery
mildew
Uses: Specimen, landscaping, accent, mass planting
Comments: Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose' or French Lilac or Common
Lilac is a beautiful perennial shrub.
This plant has a stout stem
and the lower part of the plant do not have leaves.
Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose'
plant attracts the
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterflies. Prune
Lilac plant after flowering
to promote better growth.
Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose' looks nice when grown in a group
in the landscaping garden.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 3-8b |
