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Syringa vulgaris 'Albert F. Holden'
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Common name:
Albert F. Holden common lilac
Family:
Oleaceae (olive family)
Distribution:
Species native to s.e. Europe
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4
Life form:
Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Flower Type / Color:
S II-VII - Single Violet-Purple
Comments:
A medium sized, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub growing to around 6' tall and wide. Introduced by the late Father J .Fiala, a longtime lilac breeder, in 1981. This selection sports single flowers on 8-10" long panicles. Flowers are deep violet with a silver reverse, in May. One of Fr. Fiala's specially recommended cultivars! Use as an accent plant of as part of a screen.
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FLS: CB22
(CB22)
• Accession: D1998-0899.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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