Vespers (page 52): "when I close my eyes, / birdsong, scent of lilac in early spring, scent of summer roses"
Other names: Syringa
Family: Oleaceae
Type: Woody deciduous perennial (small tree)
Blooming period: Spring to early Summer
Sun requirement: Sun
Soil requirement: Deep, fertile, well-drained, alkaline
Notes: The flowers are often very fragrant.