Plant Details

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac, Common lilac

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General Information

Scientific name: Syringa vulgaris
Also known as: Lilac, Common lilac

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Medium
Height: 6.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
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