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Peking Lilac vs White Meadowsweet
Syringa pekinensis
Spiraea alba
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Peking Lilac is a small, deciduous shrub. This robust species is not as fragrant as Common Lilac, but it makes up for it with its large clusters of beautiful white flowers in the spring.
Perfect for any yard, Peking Lilac does not sucker, seldom suffers from disease, and requires little pruning.
Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Peking Lilac seeds at SeedTime.ca.
White Meadowsweet is a woody, deciduous shrub that begins to bloom in early summer with small white and pink flowers. Its foliage turns from a light green into an attractive golden-yellow later in the fall.
The White Meadowsweet, also known as Mead-Wort or Bride-Wort, is favored by birds and butterflies but is largely ignored by deer. They produce small brown berries in the summer, and while they are technically edible, they are not sweet and are more desired by wildlife.
Peking Lilac Quick Facts
White Meadowsweet Quick Facts
In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)