| | | Family | Oleaceae | | Plant Type | deciduous shrub | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 7b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H3 Australia: 1 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft) | | Spread | 1.8 - 3.5 m (6 - 12 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The deciduous shrub Syringa meyeri var. spontanea (lilac) bears showy and fragrant flowers during mid spring to late spring. | | Typical Uses | Cut flowers. | | Special Characteristics | This deciduous shrub attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. | | |