Lilac Shrub

Name: Lilac Shrub
Brand: TN Nursery
Price: 21.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Planting & Growing Information

Ships

Ships Between November 15-29

Planting Zone

3-7

Height at Maturity

8-15 Feet

Water Needs

Moderate

Sun or Shade

Full sun and Partial shade

Bloom Season

Mid to Late Spring

Care

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, water regularly during establishment, mulch around the base, and prune after flowering.

Exposure

Full Sun

Plant Attributes

Fragrant clusters of spring flowers , Low-maintenance, long-lived shrub, attracts butterflies & bees

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Planting & Growing Information

Ships

Ships Between November 15-29

Planting Zone

3-7

Height at Maturity

8-15 Feet

Water Needs

Moderate

Sun or Shade

Full sun and Partial shade

Bloom Season

Mid to Late Spring

Care

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, water regularly during establishment, mulch around the base, and prune after flowering.

Exposure

Full Sun

Plant Attributes

Fragrant clusters of spring flowers , Low-maintenance, long-lived shrub, attracts butterflies & bees

About this plant

Lilac Shrub Details

Lilac Shrub - Syringa vulgaris

Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) has been a garden favorite for generations, grown for its clusters of purple, pink, or lavender flowers and their sweet fragrance.

Lilac Shrub: A Springtime Burst of Color and Fragrance

Lilacs are tough, hardy, long-lived shrubs that can handle a bit of neglect. Give them sun, well-drained soil, and some space, and they'll reward you with beautiful color and fragrance year after year. Lilacs do well in neutral soil, so a little lime helps in acidic ground. Their flowers open up around mid-spring to reveal a fresh scent. Many gardeners plant them near patios, entryways, or sitting areas for this reason. After the flowers are gone, their heart-shaped green leaves keep them attractive through the season. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds regularly visit the blooms of the lilac shrub.

Lilac Shrub: Reliable, Beautiful, and Easy-Care

The Lilac Shrub stands out not just for its flowers and scent, but also for its long life. With little care, it grows into a large, healthy shrub that can last for decades. It handles light pruning well, so you can control its size and encourage more blooms. Prune it right after it flowers, because next year's buds form over the summer.

Lilac Bush for Sale: Size, Spacing and Planting

This plant ships bare root. Every lilac bush for sale here is a common lilac, shipped at 1 to 2 feet tall. Hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7, it can grow up to 15 feet and attain a width of 6 to 12 feet. For a hedge, space them about 5 to 6 feet apart. They prefer spots that have good airflow and full sun. This helps keep the powdery mildew down. Give it two to three years, and it will start blooming like you want it to. Remember to water weekly throughout the first summer.

Planting & Growing Information

Ships: Ships Between November 15-29
Planting Zone: 3-7
Height at Maturity: 8-15 Feet
Water Needs: Moderate
Sun or Shade: Full sun
Bloom Season: Mid to Late Spring
Care: Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, water regularly during establishment, mulch around the base, and prune after flowering.
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Attributes: Fragrant clusters of spring flowers, Low-maintenance, long-lived shrub, attracts butterflies & bees

For more tips on planting, growing, and caring for lilac shrubs, explore our Lilac shrub guide. You can also browse our collection of flowering shrubs to discover more varieties that add fragrant blooms, seasonal color, and attract pollinators to your garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most lilac trees grow between 8 and 15 feet tall.

Lilac trees prefer full sun and well-drained soil. Water them regularly during their first growing season to help establish strong roots

They bloom in mid spring to early summer.

Order while the plants are dormant, from late fall into early spring. A lilac bush planted before its buds break settles its roots in cool weather and handles its first summer much better.

The usual causes are too much shade, pruning at the wrong time, or a plant that's still young. Lilacs set next year's buds soon after they flower, so prune only then. Give them full sun and a few years to settle in. Note that some lawn fertilizers also cause more leaves to form than flowers, so avoid them. Lilacs also require winter cold to bloom optimally.

Root system of a plant on soil with a trowel nearby

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Since 1959, TN Nursery has grown and shipped quality bare root plants nationwide. Shipped during dormancy, bare-root plants develop strong root systems and establish quickly. Our experienced team carefully harvests and packages every order, providing growers with trusted plants backed by over 65 years of nursery experience.

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Highly Fragrant Blooms:

Lilac Shrubs produce clusters of beautifully scented flowers that fill the garden with a sweet fragrance each spring.

Stunning Seasonal Color:

Abundant blooms create a vibrant display that adds charm and visual interest to landscapes, borders, and foundation plantings.

Attracts Pollinators:

The nectar-rich flowers draw butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators, supporting a healthy garden environment.

Long-Lived Garden Favorite:

Lilac Shrubs are hardy, dependable plants that provide years of beauty with minimal maintenance once established.

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I’m very happy with my Lilac Shrub from TN Nursery! It arrived healthy, well-packaged, and ready to plant. It looks beautiful and strong, and I’m excited to enjoy its lovely blooms and fragrance as it grows. Great quality and service from TN Nursery!

Lilac Shrub

The purple flowers on this lilac are beautiful, and the fragrance makes it even better when it’s blooming. It’s such a classic-looking shrub and adds so much charm to the landscape.

2 Years later!

Absolutely love my lilac shrub! Strong roots, great size, and the plant looked terrific even in its dormant state. I’ve been building a fragrant garden, and this was the perfect addition.

Best Lilac Shrubs for Home Gardens

I can’t believe how gorgeous my lilac shrub from TN Nursery looks. It’s full, lively, and already enhancing my garden space. Shipping was fast, and the shrub was packed with expertise. Absolutely worth every penny.

Lilac Shrubs That Thrive Instantly

The lilac shrub I ordered from TN Nursery was already showing strong growth within a few days of planting. I am amazed at the resilience and health of this shrub—it’s one of the best plant purchases I’ve made online.

Stunning Lilac Shrubs for Landscaping

I purchased several lilac shrubs from TN Nursery for a landscaping project, and every single one was perfect. They were lush, green, and ready to thrive. The fragrance is what I’m looking forward to most. Amazing nursery with excellent service!

High-Quality Lilac Shrubs Online

TN Nursery made ordering a lilac shrub online so easy. The plant arrived quickly and was healthier than I could’ve imagined. I’m impressed with how vibrant and sturdy it is—I know it will bring years of beauty to my home landscape.

Fragrant Lilac Shrub Arrived Perfectly

The lilac shrub I received from TN Nursery was thriving right out of the box. It was carefully packaged, no damage at all, and the soil was still moist. I can’t wait for it to bloom and bring that classic lilac fragrance to my yard.

Healthy Lilac Shrubs from TN Nursery

My lilac shrub purchase exceeded expectations. The plant was fresh, well-hydrated, and obviously grown with care. Within weeks of planting, I saw strong growth and rich green leaves. TN Nursery truly delivers high-quality plants every time.

Beautiful Lilac Shrub for My Garden

I ordered a lilac shrub from TN Nursery, and it arrived in excellent condition—healthy roots, vibrant buds, and packaged with great care. After planting, it adapted quickly, and I can already imagine the fragrant blooms filling my garden this spring. Highly recommend!

So excited!

I gave these lilac shrubs to my stepmom for mother's day. She was so excited when she received them. She said she could smell the scent of lilacs from the plants without even having flowers! Both of the shrubs were well established and ready to immediately be planted. TN Nursery has exceeded my expectations again, as this is my second time buying through them. The prices, the fast shipping, unless you purchase a plant during cold weather. Then the plant will be sent when it is time in your growing zone that your plant should be planted.
Customer service is quick to get back to you if you have any questions. I will only purchase plants online through TN Nurseries.

Lilacs and staghorn sumac

Came packaged well, planted all in back and front yard. Can’t wait to see them in bloom

Lilac Shrub

The plants arrived on time and packaged very well. They had a little bit of leaves already showing and the roots were still damp. I can’t wait to see the first flowers!

Delivered well

Packed well and of a good size

Lilac review.

They came in good condition and will plant them this weekend as the weather gets better.

Waiting for growth

The exchanges was excellent. I paid for 4 Lilacs and got 10. Two extra! Now I am waiting for some root growth. Ask me what I think in 2 months.

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Lilac bush

Looks good so far planted yesterday will let you know how it turns out. I had these in our yard as a child and have always wanted them sp thank you for helping me fulfill a dream

grat price cant beet it and the lilac shrub look grat thank you

Lilac Shrub

The shrubs came well packaged and with great instructions. The bushes are in great shape and I can't wait to watch them grow. Thank you.

Strong plants so far! Great customer service!!

Plants (bareroot) arrived in great condition, packed well and sent along so quickly! I've added TN Nursery to my list of preferred vendors of high quality plants and genetics. Highly recommend them!!!

Lilac Shrub

Shrubs arrived in excellent conditions and also have leafes on them.

Lilac shrub

Came in good shape. Growing well. Thanks

Fantastic

My lilac was just perfect. Not the usual 2-3 inch sprig I usually get to plant !!!!
:56)&(*Thank you. TN nursery”:”

Lilacs

I got two of these and planted mid March. One is already leafing out and made it through the late frost we just had. The other one has leaf buds and they should be popping soon. I am very pleased with these healthy shrubs

Lilac Shrub 2-3’?

very happy already has leaves coming out!

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Looks beautiful when it blooms

I ordered my lilac last year and when I moved it to my yard and it bloomed it was so beautiful

Great item

Great packaging and customer service!

Thanks so much for your review Joe, we love getting feedback about our plants and take pride in our customer service. Please get in touch if there is anything else we can do to make your day.