= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Syringa vulgaris
low
purple
May
10 to 15 ft.
8 to 12 ft.
No
southern Europe
sun
USDA zones 3-7
hardy to 10,000 ft.
Common lilac is a large, drought-tolerant shrub. It grows as an upright bush with thick stems and heart-shaped leaves.
In May, it grows very fragrant, purple flowers arranged in a pyramidal cluster. It is a good choice for an informal screen or background plant.
Common lilac has proven to be a tough, drought-tolerant shrub at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. Although the flowers are not as showy as some of the newer lilac cultivars, its long-lived, dependable nature makes it a good choice for low-water landscapes.
Remove flower clusters after they have finished blooming. Prune out dead or damaged branches at any time.
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