Lilacs
Syringa (Lilac) is a genus of about 20–25 species of flowering plants in the olive family (Oleaceae), native to
Europe and Asia.  They are deciduous shrubs or small trees, ranging in size from 2 to 10 feet tall, with stems
up to four inches in diameter. The leaves are opposite (occasionally in whorls of three) in arrangement, and
their shape is simple and heart-shaped in most species,  The usual flower color is a shade of purple (often
a light purple or lilac), but white and pale pink are also found. The flowers grow in large panicles, and in
several species have a strong fragrance. Flowering varies between mid spring to early summer, depending
on the species.  The most common Lilac's bloom in our area in May.  Some other varieties bloom in June.
Below, I will show you some of my favorites, which are Hardy here and can usually be obtained locally.
                     Charles Joly
Color: Purple Buds/ Double Magenta Flowers
                     Height: 6/8'
                       Fragrant
                      Bloom: May
            Miss Kim " Syringa Putula"
  Color: Lavender pink Buds and Flowers
                           Height: 5'
                    Slightly Fragrant
                        Bloom: May
      Great Reddish Purple fall Color!
                            Paul Thirion
Color: Double Magenta Flowers/Light Pink Center
                             Height: 8/10'
                                Fragrant
                             Bloom: May
                          President Lincoln
     Color: Single Medium True Blue Flowers
                               Height: 8/10'
                                  Fragrant
                               Bloom: May
                                 Sensation
   Color: Single Purple Florets/White Border
                                Height: 8/10'
                                   Fragrant
                                  Bloom: May
                   Common/French
   Color: Purple Buds/ Purple Flowers
                      Height: 10/15'
                          Fragrant
                       Bloom: May
               Common/French "Alba'
    Color: White Buds/ White Flowers
                        Height: 10/15'
                             Fragrant
                          Bloom: May
                               Monge
                Color: Deepest Purple
                         Height: 10/12'
                              Fragrant
                           Bloom: May
                   Madame Lemoine
                 Color: Double White
                       Height: 8/10'
                           Fragrant
                         Bloom: May
                    James Mcfarlane
Color: Rosy Purple Buds/ Single pink Flowers
     Height:12/14' Large Flower Spikes
                     Slightly  Fragrant
                           Bloom: May
    Attractive Light Green Pointed Leaves
                              Donald Wyman
Color: Purplish/Lavender Buds/Reddish Purple Flowers
                                  Height: 6/8'
                            Slightly  Fragrant
                            Bloom: Early June
                            President Grevy
              Color: Double Large Blue Flowers
                               Height: 10/12'
                              Very Fragrant
                                 Bloom: May