Syringa vulgaris 'President Grevy'

Common Name: President Grevy French Lilac

Bloomtime: Early Summer to Late Fall

Bloomcolor: Blue / Light Purple

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Height: 11 feet

Spread: 8 feet

Spacing: 8 feet

Water: Average Water Needs

Zone: 3

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts Butterflies

Characteristics: This classic spring blooming French hybrid features exquisitely scented double blue flowers in upright panicles; upright, multi-stemmed habit, very hardy, tends to sucker, ideal for screening; full sun and well-drained soil, allow room for air movement, President Grevy Lilac features showy panicles of fragrant powder blue flowers rising above the foliage in mid spring, which emerge from distinctive violet flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has bluish-green foliage throughout the season, This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularl,