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Syringa persica

Common name(s): Persian Lilac

Plant type: deciduous small shrub
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, grafting/budding, division

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: Summer
Cutting maturity: softwood, hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA TALC 3000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 65-70 degrees F
Time to rooting: 4-8 weeks

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: Autumn
Time of year to sow seed: Summer
Seed treatment: stratify 40 degrees F 2-3 months.
Comment: Mulch seed bed in the Fall.

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: late Summer
Type of graft: whip, 'T'

Propagation by Division

Time of year to divide: no information