25 Seeds Lilac Tree Purple White Fragrant Hardy Perennial Flower Seeds

Grow your own beautiful and fragrant lilac tree from seeds. This hardy perennial shrub produces clusters of delicate purple and white blossoms with a classic, sweet perfume that fills the garden in spring. Perfect for borders, hedges, or as a standalone specimen, lilacs are long-lived and bring nostalgic charm to any landscape.

Lilacs thrive in full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Once established, they are drought-tolerant and require minimal care. The flowers are excellent for cutting and bring their lovely scent indoors. Note that seed-grown lilacs may take a few years to bloom, but the wait is well worth it for these resilient, low-maintenance plants.

Species: Syringa vulgaris
Variety: Mixed purple and white
Type: Perennial flowering shrub
Plant Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed tree/shrub
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, slightly alkaline
Zones: 3-7
Germination: Requires cold stratification; sow outdoors in fall or artificially stratify for 30-60 days
Sowing: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in moist soil
Spacing: 6-10 feet apart
Notes: Flowers attract pollinators; may take 2-3 years to first bloom.