Early Broadleaf Lilac Seeds - Deciduous Perennial Shrub ( Syringa oblata ) * Common Names = Early Lilac / Broadleaf Lilac / Korean Lilac * Fragrant flowering tree in the olive family (Oleaceae) with pinkish-lilac flowers * Low Maintenance and Frost-hardy * Blooms earlier than other lilacs - Early Lilac is the only species of lilac to develop appreciable fall color, with purple-red autumn leaves * Grows on gravel mountains, stream banks, thickets and valleys * Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees * Wild-crafted as a source of an essential oil; Commonly used in bouquets * Root bark and flowers are used in traditional medicine to lower fever, improve digestion, and to boost immune function. * Flowers are edible and non-toxic to cats or dogs. Life Cycle: Deciduous Perennial Height: 8-12 ft Max Width: 12 ft USDA Zone: 3-8 Light: Full Sun / Partial Sun Time to Maturity: 2-3 years until flowers bloom OTHER QUANTITIES OF THESE SEEDS: www.ebay.com/itm/124835781085 ALL SEEDS AVAILABLE: www.ebay.com/str/trifectabotanicals/Planting-Seeds/_i.html?store_cat=40687257012 GROWING RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Soak seeds in room-temperature water for 12 hours. Wrap seeds in a paper towel soaked with 1 part peroxide/5 parts water. Keep moist in ziplock bag and cold-stratify in fridge or cold-frame for 30-60 days. 2. Sow 1/2" deep in pots with moistened seed-starting mix. Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination should occur in 3-6 weeks. 3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant 4" tall seedlings 4-6 feet apart after last frost. Protect young plants during the first few winters. * Prune only after the plant has finished flowering. Germination: 85% HAPPY PLANTING! PACKAGING SHIPPING Your order will be safely wrapped, and shipped USPS First-Class Package within 1-3 business days of payment. A tracking number will be automatically provided when the shipping label has been printed. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS MY #1 PRIORITY! Contact me openly with any questions/concerns, and I usually reply within 24 hours. I like to enjoy time with my family animals on the weekends, but I do my best to keep in contact with my wonderful customers. :) *** Most herbs/flowers are grown organically here on our farm in South Carolina. The only fertilizer used (tilled incorporated between grow seasons) is all-natural aged compost... and we don't let chemical pesticides ever touch our soil. *** I am not a doctor-- just someone who studies natural healing and therapeutic methods. The literature here is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace the diagnosis or treatment of medical professionals. The information in this listing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. *** Please do your own research and learn any precautions associated with any of the natural herbs. FOLLOW US SEND US A SHOUT --- #trifectabotanicals FB / Insta / Pin web - trifectabotanicals.com