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Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy'

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 The shrub Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy' (common lilac) yields showy, bright blue and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant is clump forming and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy' (common lilac) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.