This upright, compact lilac blooms later than others, extending the season with deep purple buds that reveal clusters of highly fragrant, lavender-blue flowers. Foliage is burgundy-tinged in fall. Hardy, yet performs in southern regions, with excellent powdery mildew resistance. Great for border accent or mass planting. Deciduous.
Plant Type |
Shrubs |
Hardiness Zone |
3-8 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall |
Height | 6' - 8' (ft) |
Spread | 6' - 8' (ft) |
Spacing |
72"-96" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer |
Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses |
Cut Flowers, Hedges and Screens |
Miss Kim Korean Lilac | Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim' || This upright, compact lilac blooms later than others, extending the season with deep purple buds that reveal clusters of highly fragrant, lavender-blue flowers. Foliage is burgundy-tinged in fall. Hardy, yet performs in southern regions, with excellent powdery mildew resistance. Great for border accent or mass planting. Deciduous.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy,
Deer Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Hedges and Screens