Syringa vulgaris 'New Age White', commonly known as Lilac, is a woody landscape shrub valued for its blue, cream or tan, pink, and purple or lavender flowers during spring. It typically matures 8–16 feet tall and 6–12 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Balkan Peninsula. Lilac attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. In the landscape, it works well in accent, foundation planting, and hedge. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, rabbits, and salt.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Scientific:
Syringa vulgaris New Age White
Common:
Lilac
Native:
Non-Native
Native Range:
Balkan Peninsula
Deer Resistant:
No
Mature Height:
1 - 4
Mature Width:
1 - 3
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