COMMON LILAC
(Syringa vulgaris)
Common lilac is a medium to large shrub with showy purple flowers. It is moderately fast growing, intolerant of shade but is tolerant of drought. Common lilac, which has shallow dense root system, grows in a variety of soils.
Wildlife Food & Cover: Poor food Fair cover-nesting, escape, perching
Flowers: Fragrant lavender to white flower clusters in early spring
Fruit: Woody capsule, flat tannish seeds
Ecosystem: Dry Oak Forest, Mesic (Moist) Oak Forest
Other: Plant in a breezy area to reduce powdery mildew
Image Source: Anoka Conservation District unless otherwise noted