Lilac - Monge

It is easily grown in average, medium moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It is a large and fast growing bush reaching 8-12 feet in height and 8-10 in width. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Once it is established, it only needs occasional watering. It is a consistent heavy bloomer and it has the true lilac scent. Monge Lilac, Syringa vulgaris 'Monge' is an outstandingly showy and fragrant French Hybrid Lilac that produces an abundance of red-purple single flowers in May. This upright growing shrub has blue-green foliage that turns purple in the fall. Being very showy and extremely fragrant, it makes a wonderful screen or border specimen. Monge Lilac tolerates light shade, but best bloom is in full sun. It prefers organically rich, slightly acidic soils with good drainage. ... details