What is French lilac?

Goat’s Rue or French Lilac (Galega officinalis) is a flowering plant containing guanidine that has been used to treat diabetes since the early 1900’s.Click to see full answer. Hereof, can you eat french lilac?Yes, just let me count the ways! The simplest way to enjoy lilacs is as an infusion of the flowers for a lilac sugar. The sugar can then be used in recipes to add lilac flavor to baked goods.One may also ask, what does French lilac smell like? French Lilac Spray Perfume. Perfumed in a traditional French style, this fresh scent conjures spring with a blend of lilac, magnolia leaves, heliotrope, ylang-ylang, hyacinth and subtle notes of nectarine. Alluring and romantic. This is truly the best Lilac ever. Also to know, what does a French lilac look like? The blossoms of French or common lilacs range from white, pink and lavender to purple and magenta with both single and double flowers. Many varieties of French lilacs bloom successfully after a winter chill. Often this requires several months where temperatures drop below 45 degrees.How do you grow French lilacs? Planting Grow lilacs in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil (at a pH near 7.0). Select a site where your lilac will get full sun—at least 6 hours. Make sure the site drains well. Plant in either spring or fall, although the latter is preferred.