Scentara Pura Lilac is a large upright deciduous shrub with dark green foliage that turns purplish in fall. Large panicles of strongly fragrant soft purple flowers that bloom heavily from late spring into summer. Best flowering with full sun and rich, moist well-drained neutral soils. Scentara Pura has excellent disease resistance and requires less chilling so performs well in mild winters.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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S. oblata x S. vulgaris Hybrid
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Height:
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6' - 8'
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Spread:
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6’ - 8'
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Spacing:
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7’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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2 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Purple
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Does not do well in acidic soils. Overfertilization can reduce blooms.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Groundcover, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Giant Hyssop, New Jersey Tea, Joe-Pye Weed
IMAGE: Photoset by Proven Winners, Scentara® Pura Lilac
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
