French lilac is a common name for several plants and may refer to: Syringa vulgaris of the family Oleaceae; Galega officinalis, of the family Papilionaceae

Common lilac is a spring-flowering, perennial shrub or small tree in the olive family (Oleaceae). There are hundreds of cultivars available including single and double flowers of various colors including white, cream, rose, magenta, pinkish-purple, lavender, and purple.

Jun 11, 2024 · The common lilac (Syringa vulgaris)—also known as the French lilac or simply the lilac—is a member of the olive (Oleaceae) family. Its relatives include ash trees, jasmine shrubs and vines, forsythia bushes, and privets.

Syringa vulgaris, the lilac or common lilac, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family, Oleaceae. Native to the Balkan Peninsula, it is widely cultivated for its scented flowers in Europe (particularly the north and west) and North America.

French, or common lilacs, fill the spring and early summer air with intoxicating fragrance! A wide selection of varieties gives gardeners’ a good choice of bloom color, as well as single or double blooms, all with the classic heart shaped leaves.

O'Meara Gardens top picks for French Lilacs varieties - including their history, when they bloom, and when to prune french lilacs.

Common Lilac, English Lilac, French Lilac, Early Flowering Lilac, Dwarf Korean Lilac. A lilac in full bloom, with its heavenly fragrance, is a breathtaking sight. Easy to grow, tough as nails, undemanding, and deer resistant, these hardy shrubs have …

Extremely hardy, upright shrub provides highly fragrant, double blue-violet flowers. The blooms attract bees and butterflies to the garden. This low-maintenance selection requires little attention. A classic favorite for landscape focal points. An excellent specimen, foundation, or border plant.

Nov 27, 2020 · Many of the lilacs described below are cultivars of S. vulgaris and are called “French hybrids” or “French lilacs.” They are intraspecific crosses, which means they are not crossed with a different species.

Syringa vulgaris, commonly known as common lilac, is an upright, multi-stemmed, suckering, deciduous shrub in the olive family that typically matures to 12-16’ (20’) tall with a spread to 8-12’ (15’) wide.