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Syringa vulgaris 'My Favorite' | My Favorite Lilac

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DESCRIPTION
Syringa vulgaris ‘My Favorite’ is a traditional lilac known for fragrant, lavender-purple flower clusters that open in mid to late spring. Plump buds expand into full, conical panicles of single florets, creating a rich spring display that pairs well with the plant’s fresh green, heart-shaped leaves as they emerge.

This cultivar is associated with Hulda Klager’s lilac breeding and collection in Woodland, Washington, and is documented as a Klager introduction from 1928 in the International Lilac Society register. It remains a long-grown garden choice for dependable spring bloom and classic lilac perfume near patios, paths, and entry gardens, and for fresh-cut arrangements indoors during the peak of spring bloom.

DESCRIPTION
Syringa vulgaris ‘My Favorite’ is a traditional lilac known for fragrant, lavender-purple flower clusters that open in mid to late spring. Plump buds expand into full, conical panicles of single florets, creating a rich spring display that pairs well with the plant’s fresh green, heart-shaped leaves as they emerge.

This cultivar is associated with Hulda Klager’s lilac breeding and collection in Woodland, Washington, and is documented as a Klager introduction from 1928 in the International Lilac Society register. It remains a long-grown garden choice for dependable spring bloom and classic lilac perfume near patios, paths, and entry gardens, and for fresh-cut arrangements indoors during the peak of spring bloom.

  • Family: Oleaceae
    Height: 10 to 15 ft
    Width: 8 to 12 ft
    Foliage color: Deciduous medium green leaves
    Flower color: Lavender-purple, fragrant panicles
    Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
    Light requirements: Full sun
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low to moderate; prune immediately after flowering to shape and remove spent clusters
    Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 7
    Wildlife attractors: Fragrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

    This plant can be seen at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Sun Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Cottage Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Fragrant Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens

    Companion Plants:
         Barberry           Butterfly bush
         Feverfew          False sunflower
         Chives              Snow-in-summer

    Design Tip:
    Make ‘My Favorite’ part of a succession of spring-flowering shrubs. Its mid to late spring lavender-purple blooms can bridge earlier flowering plants and those blooming closer to summer, extending seasonal color and keeping the garden from reaching its spring peak all at once.