Lilac

The Lilac is a fragrant, flowering shrub celebrated for its showy spring blooms and nostalgic scent. It's commonly used in borders, foundation plantings, or as a standalone feature, thriving best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Syringa Vulgaris

Origin: Europe

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-7

Pros:

• Fragrant, colorful blooms – produces large clusters of purple, pink, or white flowers in spring with a sweet, distinctive scent

• Low maintenance and hardy – adapts well to various soils and climates; long-lived and relatively drought-tolerant once established

Cons:

• Limited bloom period – flowers for only a few weeks in spring, leaving the rest of the year without floral interest

• Powdery mildew susceptibility – can suffer from fungal diseases, especially in humid or poorly ventilated conditions