Syringa villosa Late Lilac Bush - Hardy Fragrant Shrub 12-18" for Zones 3-7

Late Lilac Bush (Syringa villosa) Overview

The Late Lilac Bush is a hardy and fragrant shrub known for its pinkish-lavender flowers that bloom later in the season, extending the lilac flowering period. This live bare root plant, measuring 12"-18", thrives in USDA zones 3-7 and is suitable for borders, hedges, or as a standalone ornamental shrub.

Key Features

• Fragrant pinkish-lavender flowers with a sweet scent
• Compact, upright, and bushy growth habit
• Hardy and low-maintenance, ideal for various garden settings
• Attracts pollinators, supporting local ecosystems
• Moderate growth rate, reaching 6-12 feet at maturity

Growing Information

Plant the Late Lilac in full sun to partial shade for best flowering results. It prefers well-drained soil, tolerating loamy or sandy types, and requires moderate watering with consistent moisture. Regular watering is important until the plant is established. This shrub is well-suited for USDA zones 3-7 and performs well in a variety of garden environments.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.