Common Lilac

Syrica vulgaris is a beloved springtime flower with the most amazing, ethereal aroma. It’s also an important indicator plant - they are sensitive to climate change because they grow according to temperature rather than light. By watching when they grow and bloom, you can mark proper planting times for your farm or garden. Alberta Plant Watch talks more about the specifics here under the header “Importance as a Key Indicator Plant.”

Lilacs, like most shrubs, help control erosion, improve air quality, and provide shade and nesting habitat for birds. They also help manage storm water.
Lilac’s fresh, sweet, floral aroma marks the first days of spring. Its fleeting fragrance creates an invigorating atmosphere of renewed hope, innocence, and a connection to one’s spirituality, faith or guiding principles.
Because it takes such a long time to process lilac flowers properly, a lilac perfume will be available in late spring in limited quantities.