{"product_id":"common-white-lilac","title":"Common White Lilac","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Classic Pure-White Heirloom Lilac\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon White Lilac (\u003cem\u003eSyringa vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba') is the timeless white form of the beloved old-fashioned lilac — a tall, vigorous shrub smothered in clusters of pure-white, intensely fragrant flowers each spring. The crisp white blooms glow at dusk and perfume the whole garden, drawing butterflies. Exceptionally tough and deer-resistant, it's a heritage choice for fragrant hedges, screens, and specimens in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon White Lilac Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSyringa vulgaris 'Alba'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 ft. tall, 6–10 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours for best bloom)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure white, intensely fragrant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F — lilacs love Minnesota winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant hedges and screens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its vigorous, upright form makes a classic flowering privacy screen or property-line hedge. Space 6–8 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and cut-flower gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies flock to it, and the white blooms are stunning in a vase and glow at twilight. Pair with peonies and catmint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) in full sun with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Common White Lilac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems. Space 6–8 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Common White Lilac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quite drought-tolerant — water during extended dry spells. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely — the common lilac is one of the toughest, longest-lived shrubs in cold climates and needs winter chill to bloom well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun and pruning right after flowering (it blooms on old wood). Remove old canes occasionally to renew it; avoid late-summer pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it sucker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can spread by suckers to form a thicket — great for hedges, but remove suckers for a single specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse lilacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris):\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic purple heirloom counterpart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeauty of Moscow Lilac (Syringa vulgaris):\u003c\/strong\u003e A double white-blush heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeony (Paeonia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant spring companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Common White Lilac Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fragrant hedge or property-line screen, plant on 7-foot centers (the body's own 6–8 ft spacing). For a single specimen, allow an 8–10 ft circle in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHedge Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (7 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon White Lilac Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The headline act — clusters of pure-white, intensely fragrant blooms in mid-to-late spring that glow at dusk and perfume the whole yard; butterflies work the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, heart-shaped blue-green foliage forms a solid privacy screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage stays green late, then drops without much color change — lilacs spend their show in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stout, multi-stemmed canes shrug off -40°F; the thicket habit still breaks wind and frames the snow line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-purple-lilac\"\u003eCommon Purple Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — the classic purple counterpart; alternate the two for a two-tone heirloom hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beauty-of-moscow-lilac\"\u003eBeauty of Moscow Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — double white-blush heirloom blooms that echo and extend the white theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/charles-joly-lilac\"\u003eCharles Joly Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — deep magenta double flowers for maximum contrast against the white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/miss-kim-lilac\"\u003eMiss Kim Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — compact, later-blooming lilac that stretches the fragrance season into early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Common White Lilac Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it if you have 6+ hours of sun, well-drained soil, and room for an 8–12 ft shrub — it rewards you with decades of fragrant white bloom, shrugs off deer, and barely needs watering once established. It's not a fit for shady yards or tight foundation beds: bloom drops off sharply below 6 hours of sun, and its suckering, full-size habit overwhelms small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54313358491953,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/common-white-lilac.jpg?v=1779727885","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/common-white-lilac","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}