Syringa meyeri

Meyer Lilac

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Compact deciduous shrub native to China, featuring dense clusters of fragrant violet-purple blooms in late spring.
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Plant Details

Common Name Meyer Lilac
Family Oleaceae
Genus Syringa
Species Meyeri
Origin China
Blooming Fragrant purple flowers in late spring, foliage turns yellow-green
Leaf Color Green turning to yellow in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerates clay and alkaline conditions, pH neutral to slightly acidic preferred.

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Watering

Water regularly during first growing season, drought tolerant once established. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal flowering and compact growth, tolerates partial shade but blooms less.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before blooming to encourage flowers and foliage.

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to remove spent blooms and shape plant; avoid late pruning which removes next year's buds.

Pest Control Aphid Lilac Borer Powdery Mildew Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-13° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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