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Syringa vulgaris 'Yankee Doodle' | Yankee Doodle Lilac

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DESCRIPTION
Syringa vulgaris ‘Yankee Doodle’ blooms in mid to late spring with large, upright panicles packed with single florets in very deep purple tones. Buds often open from near-black purple to velvety wine-purple. The trusses are strongly fragrant and hold well for cutting and indoor arrangements. Fresh blue-green, heart-shaped leaves frame the flowers and keep the shrub looking full after bloom.

‘Yankee Doodle’ is a modern U.S. introduction credited to lilac breeder Father John L. Fiala, noted for selecting cultivars with exceptional flower color. As spring warms, buds open over several weeks, creating a concentrated season of perfume near paths, patios, and entry gardens where the dark blooms can be appreciated.

DESCRIPTION
Syringa vulgaris ‘Yankee Doodle’ blooms in mid to late spring with large, upright panicles packed with single florets in very deep purple tones. Buds often open from near-black purple to velvety wine-purple. The trusses are strongly fragrant and hold well for cutting and indoor arrangements. Fresh blue-green, heart-shaped leaves frame the flowers and keep the shrub looking full after bloom.

‘Yankee Doodle’ is a modern U.S. introduction credited to lilac breeder Father John L. Fiala, noted for selecting cultivars with exceptional flower color. As spring warms, buds open over several weeks, creating a concentrated season of perfume near paths, patios, and entry gardens where the dark blooms can be appreciated.

  • Family: Oleaceae
    Height: 8 to 12 ft
    Width: 6 to 10 ft
    Foliage color: Medium green, heart-shaped leaves
    Flower color: Deep reddish-purple to dark purple, highly fragrant flower clusters
    Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
    Light requirements: Full sun
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: 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
    ‍ ‍ ● Foundation Plantings
    ‍ ‍ ● Cottage Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Pollinator Gardens

    Companion Plants:
         Aster                       Firethorn
         Sneezeweed           Blue grama grass
         Hebe                       Manzanita

    Design Tip:
    Use ‘Yankee Doodle’ to add visual weight to the spring garden. Its near-black buds and deep wine-purple flowers create an unusually rich focal point, while the upright panicles carry that intense color above the shrub’s fresh green foliage.