Taxon

Syringa vulgaris 'Prairie Petite'

 
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Syringa vulgaris 'Prairie Petite' - Prairie Petite common lilac
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Common name: Prairie Petite 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 VII - Single Purple
Comments: A dwarf, compact, deciduous shrub with light pink flowers that fade to lavender. A 25-year-old plant was just over 3' tall and 4' wide. Fragrant blooms are produced in early May and are borne on old wood. Great choice as color for the shrub border or near walks or patios or even as a foundation planting.
Links: Vrugtman, Freek, HortScience, July 1997, 32(4):587

Locations

  • 1: DWH: AN08 (AN08) • Accession: D2001-0923.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: FLS: CB22 (CB22) • Accession: D2002-0692.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: FLS: CB22 (CB22) • Accession: D2002-0692.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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