What?
Homeland
Where is it now?
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Looks
100
What kind of plant is the lilac?
Deciduous
100
What garden's were they found in?
Peasants
100
Where is the lilac found?
Gardens
100
The lilac's main colour is______.
Purple
100
What colour are the leaves and the stem?
Light Green
200
What is the term used for "a plant that regrows each year"?
Perennial
200
What continent are the lilacs found in gardens?
North America
200
What 3 organisms are attracted to the lilac? (hint: shown in presentation)
Butterflies, bees, and birds
200
Their seeds can be________, but it has a strong fragrance.
Poisonous
200
How long can the leaves be?
2 feet
300
When does this plant bloom?
Late spring, early summer
300
Who brought over the lilacs?
Early settlers
300
What is required in the soil for the lilac to survive?
Always moist, but well drained, and with a high content of organic matter.
300
The plant is native to ______ slopes.
Rocky
300
What is the average height of a lilac?
4 to 8 feet tall
400
What are the most common colours of the lilac?
Violet and lavender
400
From what part in Europe and Asia did this plant come from?
Southwestern
400
How much sunlight is needed for this plant to be successful?
Full sunlight, but can survive with partial shade.
400
The lilac is a_____ shrub, that can withstand cold winters.
Hardy
400
What is the width of the lilac when its full grown?
5 to 10 feet wide
500
Let's see if you were paying attention, how many pictures of lilacs were there in our presentation? (hint: an even number, under 10)
6 :)
500
How many countries with mountain parts was the lilac found in? (hint: under 5)
4 countries
500
Why can't the lilac be crowded?
Its a big plant and needs alot of nutrients.
500
The lilac needs good air______________.
Circulation
500
What makes this plant very popular?
Its strong, sweet smell.
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