Thursday, September 19, 2019

Did You Know

Did you know lilac bushes can live for hundreds of years and were in both George Washington's and Thomas Jefferson's gardens?
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38 comments:

Elephant's Child said...

A very happy birthday to Stephanie.
How I wish that lilacs DID live for hundreds of years in my garden. It would be an amazing memorial.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Happy birthday, Stephanie. I hope your day is amazing.

No, I had no idea lilacs live that long. I moved one and it lived, but the next door neighbor who thought or decided it was on his property snuffed out its life. To this day, I miss the wonderful scent it gave off in spring each year.

Valerie-Jael said...

I suppose they can live for years just like any other trees. Happy Birthday Stephanie! Hugs, Valerie

nashvillecats2 said...

I didn't know that Sandra, thanks for sharing. Happy Birthday to Stephanie.

Yvonne.

Heather R. Holden said...

Ooh, fascinating. Had no idea they could live for hundreds of years like that!

Pat Hatt said...

Sure put humans to shame with lifespan.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

That's a long time for a bush.

Birgit said...

I had no idea that this beautiful flowering bush could live that long. I love this flower and the smell. A happy birthday to Stephanie!!

CJ Kennedy said...

Happy Birthday, Stephanie 🎂🎁🎈 I had no idea lilacs could live that long. I love them, but they aggravate the hay fever.

Jamie Ghione said...

Wow, bushes can live a long time! Amazing.
And Happy Birthday to Stephanie.

Elizabeth Seckman said...

I love lilac bushes. My parents had a big, beautiful one in their front yard. I wish I'd had gotten a start before the house was sold.

Adam said...

They are pretty old

Stephanie Faris said...

Aww, thank you for the birthday wishes!!! Sounds like I need to plant some lilacs...as long as they can survive me forgetting to water them...

Jeanie said...

I did not know that at all! A plant I might not kill! And a sweet one, too!

da tabbies o trout towne said...

honestly ? !! this is really neat; the lilac and the redwood !! ☺☺♥♥

Sandra said...

You and me both, EC:) Unfortunately, they aren't big fans of hot weather.

Sandra said...

I bet lilacs would do well in your area, Jeanie.

Sandra said...

Bad neighbor. Bad.
I miss their scent too, Elizabeth. It's one of my favorites.

Sandra Cox said...

Indeed:)
Hugs received and returned.

Sandra Cox said...

My pleasure, Yvonne.

Sandra Cox said...

Isn't that amazing?

Sandra Cox said...

Heh. It sure does, Pat:)

Sandra Cox said...

It is indeed, Alex.

Sandra Cox said...

I do too, Birgit. Lilacs are my very favorite. When I lived in the Midwest, I had one outside my bedroom window. When the scent wafted in, it was glorious.

Sandra Cox said...

Oh no. They give you hay fever? That's sick and wrong.

Christine said...

Interesting!

Sandra Cox said...

They sure can, Jamie:)

Sandra Cox said...

I do too, Lizabeth. A cutting would have been wonderful.

Sandra Cox said...

They are indeed, Adam:)

Sandra Cox said...

Lilacs are sturdy. I think they'd do just fine as long as they didn't get too hot.
Hope your bday has been wondrous.
Hugs

Sandra Cox said...

Both are wondrous aren't they, FSG?

Sandra Cox said...

Glad you thought so, Christine:)

Sonya said...

So trippy about long lived plants! Happy birthday Stephanie!

Sandra Cox said...

Trippy indeed:)

Computer Tutor said...

What else don't I know, Sandra? Hmm??

Susan Kane said...

Our lilac bush on the farm was huge and grew every year. My brm was upstairs and the lilac scent was amazing. Its tallest branches almost reached my window.

Magic Love Crow said...

That is cool! Happy Birthday Stephanie! Big Hugs Sandra!

Lowcarb team member said...

I didn't know that about lilac bushes, they are a lovely flower.
Happy birthday to Stephanie.

All the best Jan