Grow Syringa microphylla (Littleleaf Lilac) from seed! This compact, deciduous flowering shrub features fragrant lilac-pink blooms, ideal for hedges, cottage gardens, and cold-climate landscaping.
Fragrant Pink-Lilac Blooms – Flowers in spring and sometimes fall
Compact Shrub Form – Great for small gardens and hedges
Cold-Hardy Ornamental – Thrives in USDA zones 3–8
Attracts Pollinators – Loved by bees and butterflies
Seeds for Planting – Stratify before sowing for best results
Common Name: Littleleaf Lilac
Scientific Name: Syringa microphylla
Color: Pink to lilac-purple flowers
Soil Type: Well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline
Sunlight: Full sun
Watering: Moderate
Growth Habit: Compact deciduous shrub
Planting Season: Fall or stratified seed in spring