Lombard Garden Club plans annual lilac sale

LOMBARD – Presented by the Lombard Garden Club, the area’s largest lilac sale started online April 10.

In-person sales will take place May 5 to 7 at historic Lilacia Park in downtown Lombard.

One may choose from 19 different lilacs of varying sizes. Colors range from deep violet, magenta and lilac to pink, blue and white.

“For the past two years, our sale has been online only. We are excited to offer a hybrid sale this year with online and in-person sales,” Cindy Ward, who chairs the club’s 2022 Lilac Sale, said in a news release. “The sale has a history of selling out, so it is wise to shop as soon as the catalog opens online.”

To select lilacs and schedule a pickup, go to lombardgardenclub.org.

Proceeds support the Lombard Garden Club’s scholarship program, community beautification projects and educational outreach about the environment and gardening in the region.

Since 1969, it is estimated that thousands of lilacs have been sold at the sale, adding to Lombard’s reputation as the Lilac Village.

Overlapping the sale, Lombard will celebrate Lilac Time from April 29 through May 15 with activities sponsored by the Lombard Park District, Historical Society, Helen Plum Library, Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations. For event details, visit lombardlilactime.com.