Lilac
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Lilac
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Lilacs are sweet-smelling flowers that bloom in spring. They are often purple and are loved by many for their fragrance!
Habitat: Lilacs enjoy sunny spots and are often seen in backyards and gardens.
Appearance
The Lilac is a woody shrub or small tree with heart-shaped green leaves. It has large, conical clusters of small, intensely fragrant flowers, often purple, but also found in white, pink, and magenta hues.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaFamilyOleaceaeGenusSyringa
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Different colored lilacs historically symbolize different emotions!
Lilac flowers are edible and can be used to make delicious jelly!
Some lilac bushes can live for over 100 years, growing very tall!
The name 'Lilac' comes from a Persian word meaning 'blue'!
Special abilities
Ability
Scent Beacon
Lilac has a powerful sweet fragrance that helps it attract pollinators like bees and butterflies from a distance.
Ability
Clustered Blooms
Lilac has numerous small flowers clustered together, making it easier for pollinators to visit many at once.
Ability
Winter Warrior
Lilac can withstand very cold winters thanks to its woody stems, helping it survive and re-emerge each spring.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-700 cm
- Spread
- 150-500 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Small White butterfly
Pieris rapae
Feeds on nectar, helping pollination.
eaten by
Lilac Borer
Podosesia syringae
Larvae bore into woody stems, causing damage.
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Deer browse on leaves and young shoots.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Syringa
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Lilac?
200-700 cm
How wide does Lilac spread?
150-500 cm
How big are the flowers on Lilac?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does Lilac bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is Lilac edible?
Yes
Is Lilac toxic?
None
What is Lilac's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Lilac pollinated?
Insect
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