can lilacs bushes grow in zone 9
Unfortunately, since lilacs prefer colder climates with a chilling period, gardeners in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zone 9 generally do not experience the amazing blooms the lilac has to offer. Thankfully, there are some options for gardeners wanting to grow lovely lilacs in their zone 9 gardens.nown as early flowering lilac, the excel can develop light lavender blooms seven to 10 days before other varieties. It grows and blooms in hardiness zones 3 through 9, reaching 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide.