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President Lincoln Mid Blooming Blue Purple Lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'President Lincoln'
Mid Blooming Blue Purple Lilac
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Deciduous. Fragrant, medium blue flowers add plenty of dazzle to this shrub in mid-spring.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Fragrant.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does President Lincoln Mid Blooming Blue Purple Lilac get?
About 10-12' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does President Lincoln Mid Blooming Blue Purple Lilac need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does President Lincoln Mid Blooming Blue Purple Lilac need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will President Lincoln Mid Blooming Blue 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 President Lincoln Mid Blooming Blue Purple Lilac deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy President Lincoln Mid Blooming Blue Purple Lilac in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy President Lincoln Mid Blooming Blue 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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