About the Lilac
- Persian :
The Persian Lilac, Syringa x persica, is
a spreading, graceful shrub with arching
branches, reaching 4 to 8 feet in height, 5
to 10 feet spread. This deciduous shrub has
dark green foliage.
The pale lilac flowers are fragrant, late
spring blooming, abundantly produced on 2 to
3 inch long panicles. A reasonably compact
lilac for the smaller garden, and shrub
border. Introduced 1614.
