This 3-gallon potted lilac shrub (Syringa spp.) is sold in assorted varieties, offering fragrant blooms that are a hallmark of spring gardens. Common varieties available at Costco include classic common lilac (Syringa vulgaris), Miss Kim lilac (Syringa pubescens subsp. patula), and other popular cultivars in shades of purple, pink, lavender, and white.

Lilacs are deciduous, cold-hardy flowering shrubs prized for their intensely fragrant, cone-shaped flower clusters (panicles) that bloom in mid to late spring. They are long-lived plants that thrive in full sun with at least six hours of direct sunlight per day and prefer well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Once established, lilacs are drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. They attract pollinators including butterflies and hummingbirds.

A 3-gallon nursery pot size indicates a well-rooted, established shrub ready for transplanting into the landscape or a large container. Mature lilac shrubs typically reach 8–15 feet in height depending on variety, though dwarf varieties like Miss Kim stay more compact at 4–9 feet. Pruning should be done immediately after flowering to preserve next season's buds. Lilacs are suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3–7, depending on variety.