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Congo Late Blooming Deep Purple Lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Congo'
Late Blooming Deep Purple Lilac
In stock · from $38.99
Deep red buds open into clusters of highly fragrant, deep purple blooms in late spring to early summer. After blooming, medium green leaves make a wonderful border, hedge, or privacy screen. Flowers are great for cutting and using in arrangements. Tolerates alkaline soil, clay or sand soil, occasional drought, and heat in summer.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-23.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Good for cut flowers.
Quick answers
How big does Congo Late Blooming Deep Purple Lilac get?
About 8' tall and 10-12' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Congo Late Blooming Deep Purple Lilac need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Congo Late Blooming Deep Purple Lilac need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Congo Late Blooming Deep Purple Lilac grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Congo Late Blooming Deep Purple Lilac deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Congo Late Blooming Deep Purple Lilac in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $38.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Congo Late Blooming Deep Purple Lilac wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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