The Captivating Common Lilac

One of the most recognizable signs of spring in northern Ohio are the captivating blooms of the common lilac!
The common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) leafs out in early spring before blooming in mid to late spring. A related species - the Korean lilac (Syringa pubescens) blooms about a week later and is more tolerant of hot and humid summers. Both species are highly tolerant of alkaline soil.

[@geriannroth449]

Love your calm soothing voice

[@subtropicalohioplants267]

Thank you!

[@justhereforthefoliage]

Very nice!

[@subtropicalohioplants267]

Thank you! It's pretty cool to take a well-known plant such as the Common Lilac and learn about other species and cultivars. And of course crepe myrtles are considered the "lilac of the south". Apparently the Bloomerang Lilac re-blooms later in the year.

[@justhereforthefoliage]

@@subtropicalohioplants267 Legit!

[@northeasthardytropicals541]

I love seeing these. I’ve seen them maintained looking great, but also unkept and looking a little rough.

[@geriannroth449]

Can they grow from seeds? Will they thrive in the tropics?

[@subtropicalohioplants267]

Lilacs require a cool temperate climate, whereas crepe myrtles - specifically the pride of India tree - thrive in a tropical climate!

[@geriannroth449]

​@subtropicalohioplants267 oh dear I was hoping she would have thrived here in Barbados I know of the different kinds of Crepe Myrtles especially the tree formed ones incredible blooms but No fragrance. So far I've only been seeing trees/ shrubs with whitie or creamish fragrant flowers here. Rangoon creeper a shrubby vine is one of the few colourful & fragrant ones and also the Vitex shrub/tree with those lovely lilac blooms.