The lilac is traditionally a funeral flower in Eastern Europe, and were placed in the caskets with the deceased. This is possibly because the intense perfume from the flowers probably masked the scent of death before modern funerary practices changed the custom.
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A thread in the Beginner Gardening forum, titled shaping lilac into tree
Lilac Sunday is the second Sunday in May at the Arnold Arboretum. While most of the Boston area is celebrating Mother's Day with the rest of the country, hardcore lilac lovers are touring the Arboretum, purchasing Lilac Sunday commemorative T-shirts, having snacks on the lawns or buying Italian ice.
Everyone knows Lilacs, those lush shrubs with sprays of blossoms among heart-shaped leaves--a true heritage plant. With origins in Europe and Asia, Lilacs came to America with the first settlers in...