Grow Me Instead
Meyer lilac
Syringa meyeri
About This Species
Grow me instead of Butterfly bush
Meyer lilac is a compact, deciduous shrub that blooms with sweetly scented, lavender-pink flowers in late spring to early summer. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Leaves are flexible, soft, and green. It prefers full sun or part shade in moist, well-drained soils, but tolerates the occasional drought. Meyer lilac can be trimmed into a hedge or planted on its own .
When selecting non-invasive plants for your garden, be sure to look for those that are suitable for your location, including moisture requirements, hardiness zone, and avoidance of known bear attractants among other factors.
Plant Special Features
Fire smart
Bear smart
Pollinator friendly
Moisture Requirements
Moist but well-drained conditions