# Common Lilac(Syringa Vulgaris)a family heirloom

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**Category:** Summer 2020: Garden Trees or Shrubs\
**Created:** [July 16, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/common-lilac-syringa-vulgaris-a-family-heirloom/223 "2020-07-16T17:51:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![gardeningConnie](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/user_avatar/forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/gardeningconnie/32/83_2.png) [@gardeningConnie](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/gardeningConnie)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/common-lilac-syringa-vulgaris-a-family-heirloom/223/1 "2020-07-16T17:51:43Z")

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I am nominating my Lilac, this sucker was planted in my garden 35 years ago. My plant originated from my husbands family as 3 generations have handed down suckers from the original.  
Highly fragrant this Common lilac is a species & a member of the olive family flowering in spring from mid May to June. It has been selected by Plantwatch as a key indicator plant for plant phenology as a biological weather instrument.  
Leafing out signals time to sow cool season vegetables,in bloom time to fertilize lawn & plant bush beans,tomatoes,peppers,& tender annuals. When blooms fade can plant out your cukes,squash

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**Author:** ![lorna.doucette](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/user_avatar/forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/lorna.doucette/32/32_2.png) [@lorna.doucette](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/u/lorna.doucette)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca/t/common-lilac-syringa-vulgaris-a-family-heirloom/223/2 "2020-07-16T20:10:23Z")

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And they smell heavenly!! ❤