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Botanical illustration of Meyer Lilac (Syringa meyeri) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 3–8

Syringa meyeri

Meyer Lilac

ShrubDeciduous
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Mature size
4–8 ft tall
6–8 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun–Part Shade
Water use
Low
USDA zones
3–8
Bloom
Lilac-purple
Spring

Notable features

deer resistantfire resistant

Companion plants for Meyer Lilac

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Meyer Lilac.

Botanical illustration of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 5–9

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 4–8

Lamb's Ear

Stachys byzantina

Groundcover0.5–1.5 ft tallZones 4–8
Botanical illustration of Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca) — a evergreen grass for USDA zones 4–8

Blue Fescue

Festuca glauca

Grass0.75–1 ft tallZones 4–8
Botanical illustration of Russian Sage (Salvia yangii) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 4–9

Russian Sage

Salvia yangii

Perennial3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
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