Common lilac, Syringa vulgaris, can grow anywhere from 13 to 25 feet once fully established. While this would be fine when ...

Plant this lilac in the early spring or fall to give its roots enough time to grow for its blooming seasons. Common Name: Bloomerang lilac, reblooming lilac: Botanical Name: Syringa x 'Penda ...

Magnolia, especially the southern grandiflora species (7-9), is another highly aromatic shrub or tree that puts forth large, ...

Depending on the variety, lilac blooms can be purple, lavender, blue, blush, pink, white, ivory, creamy yellow, yellow, or bicolor. If you are looking for an exciting color, try syringa vulgaris ...

We’ve had a warmer March and April compared to the 30-year average, but the lilacs seem to have arrived right on cue this year.. And it’s not too late to plant a lilac bush if you want to give ...

Dutch — or common — hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) make the early spring garden smell delightful. Think ahead and plant a grouping of bulbs by the front door in autumn in zones 4-8.

With over 400 lilac plants and 149 different taxa, the Arnold Arboretum has one of the biggest lilac collections in North America. While lilacs are part of New England’s horticultural heritage ...

There is nothing more enticing than the scent of lilac wafting through the door on a warm spring morning. These very fragrant lilacs outside my door belong to a large group of flowering shrubs and ...

Ninebarks are attractive in any landscape, but they can be susceptible to powdery mildew, a fungal disease. Powdery mildew ...

In the Isabella district, shrubs including forsythia, common lilac, a variety of dogwood, rose of Sharon, butterfly bushes and trumpet vines are available, ...

Other lilac varieties that stand out for their scent include Syringa x Josee (zones 2- or 3-9), Syringa vulgaris Krasavitsa Moskvy, also known as Beauty of Moscow (3-7) and Syringa vulgaris ...

Although not related, common jasmine (Jasminum officinale) also smells as good as it looks. Dutch — or common — hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) make the early spring garden smell delightful.