common name:
Miss Kim lilac, Manchurian lilac
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scientific name:
Syringa
pubescens subsp. patula ‘Miss Kim’
Developing purple flower buds on Miss Kim Lilac (Syringa pubescens subsp. patula ‘Miss Kim’) on April 8th, 2026 in eastern Nebraska.
Image Creadit:
Trey Lamkins, Graduate Research Assistant
Miss Kim lilac (Syringa pubescens subsp. patula ‘Miss Kim’) is a compact, highly ornamental deciduous shrub valued for its fragrant blooms, improved disease resistance, and adaptability to a range of landscape conditions. Blooming slightly later than common lilac (Syringa vulgaris), it produces abundant clusters of lavender-purple flowers that emit a strong, pleasant fragrance, making it an excellent choice for sensory gardens and residential landscapes.
Charecteristics
Plant type:
Deciduous shrub
Hardiness Zones:
3, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 7
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
Moist
Space Requirements:
6 -12 feet
Height Requirements:
6– 0 feet
Spread Requirements:
5–8 feet
Bloom Color:
Lavender
Bloom Time:
Spring
Leaf Color:
Green
Wildlife Attraction:
Butterflies
Companion Plant Tolerance:
Deer
Varieties