| | | 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 | 1.5 - 2.1 m (5 - 7 ft) | | Spread | 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The deciduous shrub Syringa vulgaris 'Marie Frances' (common lilac) bears showy and fragrant flowers during mid spring to late spring. | | Typical Uses | Cut flowers and hedge. | | Special Characteristics | This deciduous shrub attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. | | |