The problem with Miss Kim is she doesn't look like what you might expect. She's a lilac (Syringa patula), but not what we usually think of as a lilac. Miss Kim, who is from north China and Korea, is a ...

The lush fragrance of lilacs is one of the delights of spring. Most neighborhoods have a few lilac bushes, covered in late April or early May with clusters of tiny purple flowers shaped like bunches ...

Q. Last summer, we planted two small lilac bushes. Having grown up with lots of lilacs, I'm delighted to have them again. Some I have seen are more leaves than flowers in the spring while some are ...

Pretty cut lilac flowers in a white pot on a small wooden table outdoors - Natalia Greeske/Shutterstock Lilacs are the fragrant stars of any sensory garden with their alluring scent and brilliant ...

Mae asks: What is the difference between a Korean lilac and a French lilac? Answer: Syringa vulgaris, or common lilac, grows up to 20 feet tall. Varieties of the common lilac are referred to as French ...

The sight and fragrance of lilacs, blooming in shades from deep violet-purple to pink to white, are among the splendors of spring. If you’d like to have that splendor in your yard, be careful about ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! What a change! The first week of May feels like March. Cool temperatures and rain have dominated our weather the last few days. However, do not give up ...

Several local plant nurseries are stocking the "Spokane" lilac. In addition, the Spokane Lilac Society will have starts available at an Associated Garden Clubs plant sale Saturday at Manito Park. The ...