{"product_id":"syringa-vulgaris-yankee-doodle-lilac","title":"Syringa vulgaris 'Yankee Doodle' (Lilac)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSyringa vulgaris 'Yankee Doodle' (Lilac)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Yankee Doodle', is valued for seasonal interest, structure, and the role it plays in PNW gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLilacs (Syringa) are beloved cottage-garden shrubs with intensely fragrant late-spring flower panicles in lavender, purple, white, pink, or yellow. The classic common lilac (S. vulgaris) needs cold winters to bloom well; S. meyeri 'Palibin' and the Korean lilac series perform better in mild PNW climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull sun suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Hardy USDA Zone 3 to 8. Full sun is essential , lilacs flower poorly in shade. Watch for powdery mildew on foliage in humid conditions and lilac borer on stressed plants. Prune just after flowering to shape; avoid late pruning which removes next year's flower buds. Mild PNW winters can reduce flowering on cold-climate cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Pacific Northwest native flowering shrub of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphus lewisii\u003c\/strong\u003e (Mock Orange, Idaho state flower) for fragrant white spring blooms, or \u003cstrong\u003eHolodiscus discolor\u003c\/strong\u003e (Oceanspray) for cascading cream-white summer panicles supporting native pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"5-gallon \/ Alpha","offer_id":44009529081944,"sku":"122041685","price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/syringa-vulgaris-yankee-doodle-lilac","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}