| Common Lilac | |
| Lilac |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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