species 64,591 observations
Common Lilac
Syringa vulgaris
Field notes
Supports All
153
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Canadian Tiger Swallowtail, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Western Tiger Swallowtail, Isabella Tiger Moth
35
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
15
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red Admiral, Mourning Cloak, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
102
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Insidious Flower Bug
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Deer resistant
- Yes
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.