Pocahontas LilacSyringa x hyacinthiflora ’Pocahontas’

A vigorous, hardy, multistem deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading habit of growth. Single, strongly scented, deep violet blooms in late spring. Blooms emerge from distinctive maroon flower buds. Early bloomer. Features rounded, oval, green foliage throughout the season turning to a purple color in fall. Allow room for air movement. Limited suckering. Deer do not particularly care for this plant.

Features:

• Large size shrub
• Medium growth rate
• Purple fall color
• Produces suckers
• General garden use
• Accent/mass planting
• Hedge/screen
• Attracts butterflies
• Cut or dried flowers
• Aromatic

Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Plant in a full sun location
• Adaptable to both dry and moist conditions
• Highly tolerant of urban pollution

Maintenance:

• Regular maintenance
• Prune immediately after flowering to avoid removing any of the current seasons flowers