Common White Lilac
Syringa vulgaris var. alba
sih-RING-guh vul-GAIR-iss var. AL-buh
Shrubs: Flowering Shrub
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
White
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Upright Rounded
Height
10–20 ft
Spread
10–20 ft
Form
Panicle
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
