25 Seeds Fragrant Purple Lilac Tree Hardy Perennial Flower

The Purple Lilac is a beloved classic, known for its enchanting fragrance and clusters of delicate purple blossoms that appear in late spring. This hardy perennial shrub can grow into a small tree, adding timeless elegance to any landscape.

Ideal for creating fragrant hedges, specimen plantings, or cottage garden borders. Its nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and the cut blooms fill your home with a sweet, nostalgic scent. Once established, this low-maintenance plant will return year after year.
Species: Syringa vulgaris
Variety: Purple
Type: Perennial shrub
Plant Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, alkaline
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-7
Germination: Cold stratification required; refrigerate moist seeds 30-60 days, then sow warm
Sowing: Surface sow, press lightly, keep moist
Spacing: 6-8 feet apart
Notes: Fragrant purple flower clusters; attracts pollinators; deciduous