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Syringa meyeri

Family Oleaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description Syringa meyeri (meyer lilac) bears showy, faded purple and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. This shrub is rounded in form and has deep green foliage that is glossy and medium textured. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Syringa meyeri . Syringa meyeri is tolerant of pollution.