Syringa pubescens ssp. microphylla 'Hers'

Also Known As

Syringa pubescens subsp. julianae 'Hers'
Hers Weeping Lilac

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 10'-12'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Syringa pubescens ssp. microphylla 'Hers' plant details

Syringa pubescens ssp. microphylla 'Hers' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa pubescens ssp. microphylla 'Hers'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa pubescens ssp. microphylla 'Hers'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A unusual lilac in which the weeping habit begins while the tree is still young. Flowers are deeper purple than the ssp. 4-5' in 10 years.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

The true identity of the cultivar 'Hers' is a matter of dispute, but we've got under this name has very nice pale lilac flowers and a distinctively different arching-to-weeping growth habit. Zone 4