{"product_id":"early-blooming-lilac-flowering-shrub-fragrant-purple-blooms-cold-hardy-perennial-attracts-pollinators-zones-37","title":"Early Blooming Lilac Flowering Shrub Fragrant Purple Blooms | Cold Hardy Perennial | Attracts Pollinators | Zones 3–7","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            Syringa vulgaris, also known as the Common Lilac is prized for its highly fragrant purple blooms that signal the arrival of spring. A pollinator favorite, lilac flowers attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds—making them a perfect addition to wildlife-friendly landscapes.\u003cbr\u003eThese cold-hardy perennials are ideal for zones 3–7 and thrive in full sun with well-drained soil. Whether you’re looking to create a nostalgic hedge, a show-stopping specimen plant, or simply want the sweet scent of spring near your windows, lilacs are a low-maintenance, high-reward choice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌿 Plant Characteristics\u003cbr\u003e* Common Name: Common Lilac\u003cbr\u003e* Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris\u003cbr\u003e* Type: Deciduous flowering shrub\u003cbr\u003e* Height: 8–15 feet\u003cbr\u003e* Spread: 6–12 feet\u003cbr\u003e* Bloom Time: Mid to late spring\u003cbr\u003e* Sun Requirements: Full sun (minimum 6 hours\/day)\u003cbr\u003e* Soil: Well-drained, moderately rich soil\u003cbr\u003e* USDA Zones: 3–7\u003cbr\u003e* Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003cbr\u003e* Fragrance: Strong and sweet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🌱 How to Grow from Seed\u003cbr\u003e1. Cold Stratification: Required. Place seeds in a damp paper towel inside a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 60–90 days.\u003cbr\u003e2. Sowing Time: After stratification, sow indoors in late winter or directly outdoors in spring once soil is workable.\u003cbr\u003e3. Sowing Depth: 1\/8\" deep\u003cbr\u003e4. Germination Time: 14–60 days (may vary; be patient)\u003cbr\u003e5. Transplanting: Move to permanent spot after the danger of frost, once seedlings are 4–6\" tall.\u003cbr\u003e6. Care Tips: Water regularly during the first season. Prune after flowering to shape and remove spent blooms.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eternatradellc","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":48426110648561,"sku":"H6CDV1H","price":1.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/9036\/8241\/files\/Output_293.jpg?v=1784538695","url":"https:\/\/eternatradellc.com\/products\/early-blooming-lilac-flowering-shrub-fragrant-purple-blooms-cold-hardy-perennial-attracts-pollinators-zones-37","provider":"Eternatradellc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}