Bring old-fashioned spring fragrance to your yard with Syringa vulgaris 'Krasavitsa Moskvy' (Common Lilac 'Krasavitsa Moskvy'). This traditional lilac forms an upright, multi-stemmed shrub with large clusters of double, sweetly scented flowers in mid to late spring. At maturity, you can expect a plant about 12-15 feet tall with a broad, rounded spread that can fill out to roughly 8-12 feet wide, making it a wonderful backdrop, informal screen, or feature plant near a patio or path where you can enjoy the scent.

Plant your lilac where it receives full sun for the heaviest bloom, though it can handle light partial shade. Choose a well-drained site and avoid soggy soil. Lilacs generally perform best in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions, and good air circulation helps reduce summer leaf problems such as powdery mildew. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system; once established, it will handle short dry spells better, especially in well-drained soil.

For best flowering, prune right after bloom, since lilacs set next year's flower buds on old wood. Remove spent flower clusters and selectively thin older stems at the base to keep the plant vigorous and open. In winter, you can also remove dead or damaged wood. With simple, timely pruning and plenty of sun, this lilac can reward you for many years with reliable spring bloom and outstanding fragrance.

In addition to its garden impact, the blooms are attractive to pollinators and can draw butterflies and hummingbirds when in flower. Use it as a seasonal focal point, in mixed shrub borders, or as a flowering hedge where its spring display can be enjoyed up close.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-6 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 144-180"
• Spread: 96-144"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Salt
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Edible: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes

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