Syringa patula 'Miss Kim'
Korean Lilac
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- 3" long flowers that are very fragrant
- Glossy green foliage
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerates light shade and is drought tolerant once established. Prompt removal of faded flower panicles will increase the bloom for the following year. Pruning can be done right after flowering. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 6-7 ft
Spread: 5-6 ft
Price Level 1: $59.99~#3
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Salt Tolerant
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Cold Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Syringa
Common Name: Korean Lilac
Upright shrub with elliptic to ovate, dark green leaves and burgundy fall color. Fragrant, purple, pink or ice blue, single flowers bloom in dense clusters in spring. Great for mass plantings, as a specimen, shrub borders and foundation plantings.