A new and distinct selection of Syringa vulgaris L. (popularly known as Common Lilac) which shall be referred to hereinafter as Syringa vulgaris cultivar Monore. Syringa vulgaris cultivar Monore differs distinctively from other lilacs by a unique combination of profuse blooming at an early age, flowering well in hot areas with little winter chilling required, or flowering well in the colder typical lilac growing areas and the two toned coloring of the purple buds that open to deep purple blue flowers.