Deciduous shrub: Drought & deer tolerant. This 1883 heirloom is difficult to find, easy to love. Blooms later than almost all other lilacs so you'll always have a few more weeks of that magical show. Excellent fragrance & cut flower. Attracts butterflies & hummers. Blms: spring-summer. Blm color: deep reddish-purple. Size: 8-10' x 6-8'. Remove spent flower heads, prune out crowded branches. Exp.: sun. Water during growing & blooming season. USDA Z2.