Syringa vulgaris Monge

Monge Lilac

Monge French Lilac produces dense, upright flower clusters in a rich purple shade. Their fragrance and concentrated color make a strong late-spring feature.

Broad, oval green leaves cover an upright shrub that spreads as it develops. Give it room in a mixed border or use its flowering branches as a seasonal focal point.

Grow in sun with fertile, well-drained soil that is neutral to alkaline. Leave adequate space for the branching structure.

Size (approximate)
• Height: 8–13 ft
• Width: 8–13 ft

Hardiness
• RHS H6 (UK hardiness rating)

Best Uses
• Border
• Specimen

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

8-13 ft

Width

8-13 ft

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Purple

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Border, Specimen

Shape

Dense

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No