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Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Assessippi'

Assessippi Lilac

Asessippi is an early-flowering hybrid lilac with single, pale lavender flowers. It belongs to the hyacinthiflora group, whose fragrant flower clusters generally open before common lilacs.

Choose a sunny position. Its early flowering makes it useful for extending the lilac season.

Plant type
Flowering Deciduous Shrub
Height
10'
Width
10'
Hardiness zones
3–7
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bloom time
Spring
Flower color
Lavender
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Fruit
Yes
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No

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Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Assessippi' — photo 1
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