Lilac, Pocahontas

Syringa x hyacinthiflora ‘Pocahontas’

Group: Early Flowering (American) Lilac

Size (HxW): 10-12’ x 10-12’

Growth Habit: Upright

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

Abundant burgundy buds produce deep purple flowers

Heavily scented flower panicles

Blue-green, heart shaped, glossy foliage

Blooms in early May, 7-10 days earlier than other common lilacs

Flowers for approximately 10 days

Requires 6+ hours of sunlight

Medium Growth Rate: 8-10”/year

Row Spacing: 3’ apart

Individual Spacing: 8-10’ apart

Drought tolerant once established

Limited suckering

Disease resistant

Plant Care:

- Prune immediately after they have finished flowering; if pruned earlier and/or later, flower buds for the next blooming season will be cut off - Prefers a well drained planting location; does not like soggy soil - Tolerates heavy clay and sandy soils