Family: Oleaceae
(oh-lee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Syringa (si-RING-gah) Species: vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss) Cultivar: Sarah Sands
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Category ShrubsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousSmooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)Spacing 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F) USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F) USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color Fuchsia (red-purple)Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From softwood cuttingsFrom seed; stratify if sowing indoors From seed; sow indoors before last frost By grafting By air layering Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsN/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |