Plant Syringa vulgaris 'Yankee Doodle' where you can enjoy its famous lilac fragrance each spring. This common lilac produces large clusters of deep purple flowers on a sturdy, upright, deciduous shrub, making it a standout for mixed borders, foundation plantings, or an old-fashioned cottage garden. With time it reaches about 8-10 feet tall, and it can form a substantial screen or flowering backdrop when planted with room to mature.

Give your lilac plenty of sun for the best bloom display; full sun is ideal, though it will also tolerate partial shade. Choose well-drained soil and avoid soggy sites. Water regularly the first season to establish roots, then provide supplemental water during extended dry spells. Space plants to allow airflow, which helps keep the foliage looking its best through summer.

Pruning is simple: trim right after flowering, since next year's buds form on old wood. Remove spent flower clusters and thin a few older stems at the base as needed to keep the shrub open and vigorous. If your plant is grafted, remove any suckers that emerge from below the graft to maintain the desired form. The spring bloom also draws pollinators, adding extra seasonal interest to your landscape.

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: 96-120"
• Spread: 96-120"
• Tolerant of: Deer
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Edible: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes

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