Syringa villosa

Late-flowering lilac

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Syringa villosa is a deciduous shrub native to East Asia, renowned for its late summer fragrant purple flowers and hairy dark green leaves. It requires full sun and cold winters.
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Plant Details

Common Name Late-flowering lilac
Family Oleaceae
Genus Syringa
Species Villosa
Origin China
Blooming Late spring to early summer, fragrant purple clusters
Leaf Color Dark green turning yellow in autumn
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerates alkaline and clay soils slightly

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Watering

Moderate watering during establishment, drought tolerant once mature. Water deeply in summer heat.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade but blooms reduce

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring before blooming cycle

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to remove dead wood and shape; avoid late pruning as it blooms on old wood

Pest Control Aphid Lilac Borer 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

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
35% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 6000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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