The Monge Lilac’s showy panicles are packed with fragrant single deep reddish-purple flowers blooming mid- to late- spring. Drought tolerant once established.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 2 – 2.5m (6 – 8 ft.)
Mature Spread: 2 – 2.5m (6 – 8 ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: Deep reddish-purple
Flowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Blue-green
Care
General Maintenance: Little pruning is required. If pruning is required, cut back after blooming to promote strong new growth and flower buds to set for the next year.
Light: Full sun.
Watering: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Increase watering before spring bloom.
Soil: It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.