Common Lilac Bush – Live Bare Root Plant | 10–14 Inches Tall | Fragrant Flowering Shrub | Hardy Landscape Favorite

Enjoy the timeless beauty and fragrance of the Common Lilac Bush, a hardy flowering shrub that has been a garden favorite for generations. This live bare root plant, measuring approximately 10–14 inches tall, is ready to plant and will reward you with stunning clusters of fragrant lilac, lavender, or purple blooms each spring. Ideal for hedges, privacy screens, borders, windbreaks, or as a beautiful specimen plant, Common Lilac is easy to grow and thrives in a wide range of garden conditions. Your plant will arrive dormant (seasonally, without leaves) and bare root, similar in size and quality to the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Common Lilac bare root plant
✔️ Height: approximately 10–14 inches
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot or soil)
✔️ Healthy, dormant plant (seasonal)
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Common Lilac
Botanical Name: Syringa vulgaris
Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
Growth Stage: Bare root plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering in full sun)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile garden soil
Watering: Water regularly until established, then as needed during dry periods
Mature Height: 8–15 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–7
Container Friendly: No; best planted directly in the ground

💡 Care Tip: Plant your bare root lilac as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting, then place it in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, and mulch around the base to help retain moisture while keeping mulch away from the stem.