- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 8 - 10 Feet
- Mature Spread 8 - 10 Feet
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
Check out the color on this lilac! It’s so vivid you can almost smell that  unforgettable lilac scent. This lilac has been given a serious makeover while  maintaining all those wonderful characteristics that we love about them. With  its profuse, intense purple blooms, and familiar perfume, this is not your  grandmother’s lilac although she would love it if it were. A classic, old  fashioned favorite once found growing on many properties back in the day,  this lilac is sure to bring up some memories of her garden.Â
A cottage garden favorite, its flowers are born on the tips of long slender  branches from buds held tight over the winter which emerge from the  unfurling foliage in late spring. Flowering from late May to early summer  this lilac is a beautiful addition to any garden, perennial border or as a hedge.  Planted amongst a background of flowering trees with a similar flowering  time this lilac would certainly stand out. A real show stopper!Â
Yankee Doodle Lilac CareÂ
For the best flower production lilacs should be planted in a spot that will  receive full sun for at least 6 to 8 hours per day. Anything less and you will  see little to no blooms from your lilac. They prefer a well-drained, alkaline  soil and should be watered frequently until they are well established as they  prefer not to dry out. Plant in a site that has been amended with either cow  manure or compost to the existing soil. Follow up about a week later with  hydrated lime applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Â
Prune or deadhead lilacs immediately after flowering so as to not sacrifice next year's blooms. Â
Yankee Doodle Lilac SpacingÂ
Lilacs can reach a height of 8 to 10 feet with a 6 foot spread. Under the right conditions they do well as hedge or as an accent planting in a perennial border provided that they are given the space they need. If planting as a hedge, space the plants out 5 feet apart, center on center. If you do not want a hedge, then plant at least 6 feet apart, center on center. And plant 3 feet away from any structures or other plants.
Yankee Doodle Lilac Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Spacing: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Habit: Spreading, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Moderate |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Salt |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Yankee Doodle Lilac |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: SYRINGA VULGARIS `YANKEE DOODLE` |
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container
 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2-3 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 3-4 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping. Â
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
