Buy Syringa vulgaris 'Prairie Petite'

Also Known As

Prairie Petite Common Lilac

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

3a-9b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $19.95

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Syringa vulgaris 'Prairie Petite' plant details

Syringa vulgaris 'Prairie Petite' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa vulgaris 'Prairie Petite'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, dwarf, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa vulgaris 'Prairie Petite'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Truly dwarf! This little cutie only reaches 3-4' tall. Spring finds this shrub covered with its 3-4" light pink flowers which fade to lavender. From the University of Nebraska, this shrub is heat and drought tolerant and makes a fine low hedge. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A true dwarf, growing just 3-4' x 3-4'. The flowers are light lavender and clustered in upright panicles. As you'd expect of a plant developed by the University of Nebraska, 'Prairie Petite' is tolerant of heat and dry conditions, as well as cold.