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Beyond their intoxicating perfume, lilacs offer a masterclass in transitional beauty: Share your stories in the comments below

From deep royal purples to the softest mauves and crisp whites, their "feather-like" tufts add a painterly quality to any landscape. Share your stories in the comments below

Because they require cold winters to thrive (standard in USDA zones 3–7) and bloom for only a few weeks, their presence feels like a hard-won gift. Making the Magic Last Share your stories in the comments below

Often associated with the "heart-shaped" leaves of spring, they represent renewal and the "hope of heaven" or new life after a long winter.