Syringa vulgaris
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Syringa vulgaris
Also known as:
Lilac, Common lilac
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Medium
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers
Flowers
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Hedge, Fragrant
Hedge, Fragrant
Description
Flowers can be eaten raw or folded into batter and baked to make fritters.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/05
End of Harvest:
15/06
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Helps attract beneficial insects and provides partial shade, which can benefit Syringa vulgaris during hotter months. |
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Provides ground cover and helps improve soil moisture retention around Syringa vulgaris. |
|
Hibiscus syriacus Rose Of Sharon, Althaea, Shrub Althea, Hardy Hibiscus |
Can enhance the aesthetic appeal of the area while also attracting pollinators that benefit both plants. |