Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine' (Madame Lemoine Lilac)
Botanical Information
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Syringa |
| Species | vulgaris |
| Cultivar | 'Madame Lemoine' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 5 |
| Height | 2 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2 - 4 m |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine' is a lilac shrub. |
| Shape | Vase-shaped. |
| Propagation | By softwood cuttings, layering and grafting. |
| Cultivation | Grows in humus-rich, well drained soil in full sunlight. |
| Pests | Leaf-mining moths, thrips, lilac blight. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Smooth, cordate, entire (with a smooth edge), petiolate. |
| Flower Description | White with 4 smooth petals, arranged in panicles. |
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