Syringa, Canadian Lilac, Hybrid Lilac, Early Flowering Lilac 'Assissippi'

Syringax hyacinthiflora

Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Syringa (si-RING-gah)
Species
x hyacinthiflora (hy-uh-sin-ih-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Belfield, North Dakota

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2015 | positive

Hyacinthiflora hybrids bloom about 10 days before the common lilacs, and are valuable for extending the lilac bloom season in a mixed pla...Read More

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | May 2005 | positive

Early flowering lilac bearing single lavendar flowers in full to partial sun. Benefits from addition of lime to soil each year. Here in ...Read More

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