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    Syringa vulgaris 'Silver King'

    Also Known As

    • Silver King Common Lilac

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'
    • W: 8'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Syringa vulgaris 'Silver King' plant details

    Syringa vulgaris 'Silver King' 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. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Syringa vulgaris 'Silver King'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Syringa vulgaris 'Silver King'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Unique (there's no color name to exactly describe it!) and elegant, the silvery-lavender flowers of this tall shrub will definitely catch both the eye and the nose. Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Silver lavender blooms. One has to see its unique color as it does not fit into traditional lilac categories.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Syringa vulgaris 'Silver King' plant

    How to Grow Syringa vulgaris 'Silver King'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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