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Yankee Doodle Lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Yankee Doodle'
Pronunciation: sih-REEN-gah vul-GAIR-iss
SKU #40694
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 6 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | One of the darkest purple lilacs with showy clusters of fragrant, dark purple florets that appear in mid-spring. Excellent for cut flower arrangements. Very hardy. Plant near a window or along walkways where fragrance can be enjoyed, or in mixed shrub borders or mass plantings with other lilacs. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid-spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Peony (Paeonia); Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Boxwood (Buxus); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Needs good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; increase frequency again before and during spring bloom period. Fertilize in early spring. Prune after flowering. |
Details
| Description | One of the darkest purple lilacs with showy clusters of fragrant, dark purple florets that appear in mid-spring. Excellent for cut flower arrangements. Very hardy. Plant near a window or along walkways where fragrance can be enjoyed, or in mixed shrub borders or mass plantings with other lilacs. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid-spring to summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Peony (Paeonia); Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Boxwood (Buxus); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Needs good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; increase frequency again before and during spring bloom period. Fertilize in early spring. Prune after flowering. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Yankee Doodle Lilac produce flowers?
Mid-spring to summer
Is Yankee Doodle Lilac evergreen or deciduous?
Yankee Doodle Lilac is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Yankee Doodle Lilac?
Yankee Doodle Lilac is Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Yankee Doodle Lilac resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Road Salt Tolerant
How fast does Yankee Doodle Lilac grow?
Yankee Doodle Lilac has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Yankee Doodle Lilac in my landscape?
Yankee Doodle Lilac is suitable for: Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
What color are Yankee Doodle Lilac flowers?
Yankee Doodle Lilac produces Purple flowers.
What color is the foliage of Yankee Doodle Lilac?
Yankee Doodle Lilac has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Yankee Doodle Lilac?
Good companion plants for Yankee Doodle Lilac include: Peony (Paeonia); Black-Eyed-Susan (Rudbeckia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Boxwood (Buxus); Coneflower (Echinacea).
How do I care for Yankee Doodle Lilac?
Thrives in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Needs good air circulation. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; increase frequency again before and during spring bloom period. Fertilize in early spring. Prune after flowering.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.