The Common Purple Lilac is Sometimes Referred to as the “Queen of Shrubs.” That’s Not Only Because they are Extremely Beautiful, but Also Because they Have Many Highly Desirable Properties for Gardeners. These are Plants that are Cold Hardy, Highly Fragrant, and Easy to Care for. The Height of the Lilac is Another Very Appealing Quality, Which Means that this Flower can Look Equally Great at Either the Front or the Back of a Flower Bed. But it’s the Scent that Makes it Really Stand Out – Filling Your Space with a Really Sweet Aroma, Which Also Attracts Butterflies Hummingbirds. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but best bloom is in full sun. Intolerant of full shade. Prefers moist, fertile, organically rich, slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soils with good drainage. Avoid soggy soils. Needs good air circulation. Prune as needed immediately after flowering. To the extent practicable, promptly remove faded flower panicles before seed set. Best grown in climates with cool summers and cold winters. Not recommended for planting in hot and humid Zones 8 and up where chilling requirements are difficult to meet leading to unreliable blooming. Zones 3-7 Lilac Germination: 1) Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. 2) Place seeds in a zip lock bag of moist perlite and place in the fridge. Check weekly to be sure it stays moist, but not overly wet. Use a spray bottle to mist them occasionally to ensure it doesn't dry out. Keep in the fridge for 60 days. 3) Use a heated propagator to keep the soil temperature at 70 degrees F or greater. 4) Plant seeds 1/4" deep, and keep them moist, "not wet". 5) Expect germination within 3-4 weeks.