Deciduous shrub or small tree with delightfully fragrant clusters of double purple flowers borne in spring. Plant near a window or along walkways where the fragrance can be enjoyed. Exquisite cut flowers. After spring blooms, the plant acts as a natural sound barrier; a quiet backdrop for the rest of the season.

COMMON NAME:Ludwig Spaeth Lilac

BOTANICAL NAME:Syringa vulgaris ‘Ludwig Spaeth’

PLANT TYPE:FLOWERING SHRUB

SUN EXPOSURE:Full Sun

BLOOM TIME:Spring

AVERAGE SIZE:10′ x 8′ (3m x 2.4m)

COLD HARDINESS:-40°F to -30°F / -40°C à -34°C (USDA Zone 3)