Description
Betsy Ross Lilac (Syringa 'Betsy Ross') is a true garden treasure, showcasing pure white blooms with a rich, sweet fragrance from spring into late spring. This compact, rounded shrub not only adds elegance and aroma to your landscape but also offers disease-resistant foliage and improved heat tolerance—making it a smart choice for warmer climates where other lilacs may struggle.
Perfect as a focal point or a lush backdrop, Betsy Ross Lilac attracts butterflies while resisting deer, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. With minimal maintenance—just prune after flowering to shape—it delivers lasting beauty year after year. Hardy in Zones 5–8, it grows 8–10 feet tall and 10–13 feet wide for a bold yet graceful presence in your garden.
Each plant comes in a #3 (3 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Syringa X Betsy Ross
Light: full sun
Watering: keep soil evenly moist, no standing water
Soil: no preference
Zone: 3 – 8
Plant Shape: oval
Plant Type: deciduous shrub
Mature Size: height (10'), width (13')
Blooming Season: spring
Pollinator: self-pollinator
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