Common lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
Common lilac, also known as French lilac
The shrub you're describing is the Common Lilac (Syringa vulgaris), native to the Balkan Peninsula. This plant thrives in rocky terrain and exhibits a suckering growth habit. Known for its fragrant spring blossoms, the lilac's flowers are often used to infuse honey, sugars, and various foods with their delightful aroma.
Key Facts About Common lilac
Attributes of Common lilac
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Height
6 m to 7 m
Spread
1.8 m to 3.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
6 mm to 1 cm
Flower Color
Pink Purple White Blue Red Violet Cream Lavender
Scientific Classification of Common lilac
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Lamiales
Family
Olive
Genus
Lilacs
Species
Common lilac