Syringa vulgaris Aucubaefolia

Aucubaefolia Lilac

Aucubaefolia Lilac (Syringa vulgaris ‘Aucubaefolia’) pairs scented, lilac-blue flowers with foliage irregularly marked in yellow. Deep purple buds open into double or semi-double blooms.

The upright shrub becomes rounded as it develops. Its patterned leaves extend the ornamental effect beyond the flower display, making it useful as a foliage accent in a mixed border.

Grow in sun. Common lilacs generally perform well in cooler climates with neutral to lime-rich soil.

Size
• Height: 8–10 ft

Hardiness
• Cold-hardiness reference: USDA Zone 3

Best Uses
• Accent Plant
• Border
• Specimen

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Deciduous Shrub

Height

8-10 ft

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Lavender Blue

Leaf color

Green with yellow

Fall color

Variegated

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Alkaline

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Specimen

Shape

Rounded, Upright

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No