Sarah Sands Mid Blooming Dark Purple Lilac
Syringa vulgaris 'Sarah Sands'
Mid Blooming Dark Purple Lilac
In stock · from $38.99
Clusters of violet buds open to deep purple flowers. Fragrant and tolerant of most soil conditions. Easy to care for, only prune when desired for shape or size soon after blooming to ensure flowers the following year. Solid green foliage makes a wonderful backdrop for later blooming plants.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-03.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
Quick answers
How big does Sarah Sands Mid Blooming Dark Purple Lilac get?
About 10-12' tall and 8' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Sarah Sands Mid Blooming Dark Purple Lilac need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Sarah Sands Mid Blooming Dark Purple Lilac need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Sarah Sands Mid Blooming Dark Purple Lilac grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 2, so it suits sites in zone 2 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 Sarah Sands Mid Blooming Dark Purple Lilac deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Sarah Sands Mid Blooming Dark 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 Sarah Sands Mid Blooming Dark 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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