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Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer'

Family Oleaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height
Spread
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' (common lilac) bears showy, faded violet and fragrant flowers during late spring to early summer. This shrub is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is matte 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, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' .