HI Txgurlcop you where posting just as i was but heres some imformation that might help you.Oui and MissJamie both have given you some good advice about the
lilacs.also RugbyHukr had a good segestion to.There are some very nice varietys that will grow very well in you area.I have a aunt that lives just south of Fort Worth in Crowly Texas and she has a very nice variety of
lilacs growing there and has been
growing them since i was a very young boy she grows both
tree and bush
lilacs.I would check out a few nurserys before de siding on which types to
plant.Some of the mail order nurserys send poor quality
plants and shrubs so i only buy bulbs and
seeds from them.Most everything else you can find very healthy
plants and shrubs locally in your area if you shop around.
plant lilacs where they will receive at least six hours of sunlight each day.A lot of shade can reduces flowering causing
plants to become leggy and increases the chance of powdery mildew problems.Dark flowered
lilacs seem to tolerate more shade than lighter colored ones.But do not
plant dark blooming
lilacs on sites that receive hot afternoon sun which makes the
flowers fade quicker.And avoid planting them in high wind locations and very hot areas such as near reflective light such as colored buildings where the buds might be killed or forced to bloom prematurely.
lilacs will tolerate a soil with a pH of 6.5 to 8.5 if it is planted in well drained soil.diffrent soil types will sometimes alter the
flower colors also.So i say go for it they will grow for you in your area put down a nice layer of mulch around the
plant to help retain moister in your area but do not put it against the stalks that will help prevent powdery mildew problems around the base of the
plants. Leave a couple of inches between the mulch and the stalks.
lilacs need about 1 1/2 to 2 inches of water per week to the roots during June and July in your area.This is when the buds for the next years blooms being to form.Start decreasing the amount of water in late august or early October to encourage the shrubs to harden the bark tissues for winter.Deep water
lilacs in late fall after they are dormant to ensure they have adequate soil moisture during winter.
hope this helps and good luck with your
lilacs.your friend in gardening.Mike57