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Origins

• Lilac bushes were imported to the United States from Europe and Asia during the mid-1700s.
  
  

Soil

• Purple lilacs thrive in moist soil that is more alkaline on the pH scale. They require yearly fertilization that is low in nitrogen, which will encourage blooming.
  
  

Size

• Lilac bushes can grow up to 30 feet in overall height.
  
  

Meaning

• The purple lilac is a symbol of first love. Meanwhile, other varieties have different representations, such as the white lilac, which symbolizes innocence and youth.
  
  

Fun Fact

• Lilacs have been present in the United States since the 1750s when they were grown in the first botanical gardens and in the gardens of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.