Lilac, Syringa vulgaris
Rhamnaceae

Lilacs were first cultivated in the middle of the last century in Europe, and most of the varieties developed are those still sold today. You can find the finest fresh cut Lilac available today at Mayesh Wholesale Florist.

Beautiful spreading tree or shrub that has large heart shaped leaves and mostly known for it's highly fragrant lilac flowers which are produced in large panicles up to 5" in length in late spring and early summer. The nectar rich scented flowers attract butterflies and other pollinating insects that uncoil their tongues to reach deep into the tubular nectar rich flowers. Syringa Vulgaris is well known and loved by gardeners all over the world for its beauty and fragrance. One of the most powerful fragrances emitted by a plant.

Available in white, mauve, violet or pink, the purple-flowered varieties are known to have the stronger scent. "Madame Florent Stepman" is the most widely grown lilac, a pure white flower named after the original grower's wife.