Lilac Common Lilac

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac belongs to the Syringa genus. Lilac is also known as Common Lilac

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Blooms are very fragrant.

Lilac belongs to the Syringa genus.

How to grow and keep Lilac happy

Blooming may be retarded by too much nitrogen – such as lawn fertilizer. Will grow in less than full sun, but bloom is diminished and susceptible to mildew

How to sow and germinate Lilac

Some varieties will self-sow.

How to transplant Lilac

How to harvest Lilac

Companion plants for Lilac

These plants will grow well with Lilac:

Repellent plants for Lilac

These plants will not grow well with Lilac so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Lilac pests

These pests are known to attack Lilac plants:

Common Lilac diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect Lilac plants:

How long does Lilac take to grow?

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Lilac Etymology

The genus name Syringa is derived from syrinx meaning a hollow tube or pipe, and refers to the broad pith in the shoots in some species, easily hollowed out to make reed pipes and flutes in early history.

A pale purple colour is generally known as lilac after the flower.

(from Wikipedia) The botanical epithet is from the Latin vulgaris meaning “common”