Miss Kim Lilac
It has an abundance of fragrant blossoms in spring that are dark lavender-pink in bud and fade to a very soft lavender-pink when fully opened.
This shrub is resistant to powdery mildew, but suffers under prolonged drought conditions, when it may drop many of its leaves.
The Lilac' Miss Kim', Syringa patula 'Miss Kim', is a very popular shrub.
The Miss Kim Lilac makes a wonderful shrub for foundation plantings.
It is thought by many to be the number one Lilac in the Midwestern United States.
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Harlequin bugs are smelly bugs that pierce the tissue of plants and suck the fluids. Keeping your garden clear of debris and using crop covers is a preventative measure. If you find these bugs, spray with a soapy water solution.
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