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Because they require cold winters to thrive (standard in USDA zones 3–7) and bloom for only a few weeks, their presence feels like a hard-won gift. Making the Magic Last
Share your stories in the comments below! Because they require cold winters to thrive (standard
Often associated with the "heart-shaped" leaves of spring, they represent renewal and the "hope of heaven" or new life after a long winter. From deep royal purples to the softest mauves
From deep royal purples to the softest mauves and crisp whites, their "feather-like" tufts add a painterly quality to any landscape. Because lilac season is so fleeting, many enthusiasts
Whether you are lucky enough to have a common lilac bush outside your window or you find yourself pausing during a walk to "inhale the sweet perfume," take a moment this week to appreciate them. Like the best parts of life, they don't stay long—but the memory of their scent certainly does.
Because lilac season is so fleeting, many enthusiasts look for ways to bring that beauty indoors. While cut lilacs are notorious for wilting quickly, experts often suggest specific techniques for cut lilac arrangements to help them last just a little longer in a vase.
Beyond their intoxicating perfume, lilacs offer a masterclass in transitional beauty:
