Plant · GBIF taxon 5415037
Late Lilac
Syringa villosaAlso known as Villous Lilac
Late lilacs form stout, rounded thickets adorned with broad olive-green leaves that feature fine downy hairs along their undersides. In late spring to early summer, long panicles of rosy-lilac to white tubular blossoms open, filling the surrounding air with a spicy, honeyed perfume. Enduring harsh winter freezes with ease, this resilient shrub provides vital nectar for early-season butterflies and wild bees across northern Asia.
FloweringShrubFragrant
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic
ThreatsHabitat clearing, climate extremes
HabitatsMountain thickets, forest edges, river valleys
Life span30–50 years
Classification
- OrderLamiales
- FamilyOleaceae
- GenusSyringa
- SpeciesSyringa villosa
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Spring Bloom: Look for pale pink to violet upright clusters flowering later than common lilac.
- Foliage Identification: Observe the fine downy hairs along the undersides of mature leaves.
- Garden Placement: Appreciate its strong cold hardiness when planted in northern windbreaks.
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