Early Broadleaf Lilac Seeds - Deciduous Perennial Shrub
( Syringa oblata )
* Common Names = Early Lilac / Broadleaf Lilac / Korean Lilac
* Fragrant flowering tree in the olive family (Oleaceae) with pinkish-lilac flowers
* Low Maintenance and Frost-hardy
* Blooms earlier than other lilacs - Early Lilac is the only species of lilac to develop appreciable fall color, with purple-red autumn leaves
* Grows on gravel mountains, stream banks, thickets and valleys
* Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees
* Wild-crafted as a source of an essential oil; Commonly used in bouquets
* Root bark and flowers are used in traditional medicine to lower fever, improve digestion, and to boost immune function.
* Flowers are edible and non-toxic to cats or dogs.
Life Cycle: Deciduous Perennial
Height: 8-12 ft
Max Width: 12 ft
USDA Zone: 3-8
Light: Full Sun / Partial Sun
Time to Maturity: 2-3 years until flowers bloom
GROWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Soak seeds in room-temperature water for 12 hours. Wrap seeds in a paper towel soaked with 1 part peroxide/5 parts water. Keep moist in ziplock bag and cold-stratify in fridge or cold-frame for 30-60 days.
2. Sow 1/2" deep in pots with moistened seed-starting mix. Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination should occur in 3-6 weeks.
3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant 4" tall seedlings 4-6 feet apart after last frost. Protect young plants during the first few winters.
* Prune only after the plant has finished flowering.
Germination: 85%
HAPPY PLANTING!
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*** I am not a doctor-- just someone who studies natural healing and therapeutic methods. The literature here is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace the diagnosis or treatment of medical professionals. The information in this listing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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