{"product_id":"little-lady-lilac","title":"Little Lady Lilac","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Compact, Fragrant Lilac Built for Small Yards\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Lady Lilac (\u003cem\u003eSyringa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Lady') delivers all the sweet fragrance of an old-fashioned lilac on a tidy, dwarf shrub that fits where full-size lilacs can't. Pink buds open to soft pink, perfumed flowers in late spring on a compact, rounded plant. Tough, cold-hardy, and deer-resistant, it's perfect for small gardens, foundations, and containers in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLittle Lady Lilac Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSyringa 'Little Lady'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 ft. tall, 4–5 ft. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours for best bloom)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft pink, fragrant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F — lilacs love Minnesota winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-space fragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact size brings lilac scent to small yards, foundations, and large containers. Space 4 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and cut-flower gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies work the blooms, and the flowers are lovely cut. Pair with peonies, catmint, and salvia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September). Provide full sun and good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Little Lady Lilac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems. Space 4 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Little Lady Lilac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quite drought-tolerant — water during extended dry spells. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compact 4 to 5 feet — about half the size of a common lilac, ideal for tight spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely — hardy to zone 2, one of the toughest shrubs for cold climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun and pruning right after flowering (it blooms on old wood). Avoid late-summer pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer rarely browse lilacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrairie Petite Lilac (Syringa):\u003c\/strong\u003e An even smaller dwarf lilac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinktini Lilac (Syringa):\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft-pink lilac in a slightly larger form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeony (Paeonia):\u003c\/strong\u003e A fragrant spring companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Little Lady Lilacs Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fragrant low hedge or foundation row, space Little Lady 4 feet apart (the body's own spacing for its 4–5 foot mature width):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (4 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a single accent by a patio, walk, or window — anywhere you'll catch the scent — allow a 5-foot circle. A pair flanking an entry is a classic small-yard move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLittle Lady Lilac Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark pink buds open to soft-pink, intensely perfumed trusses in mid-to-late spring — prune right after bloom (it flowers on old wood), never in late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy, rounded mound of clean green foliage that needs little more than an occasional deep drink in long dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage holds late, then drops without fuss; no deadheading or protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact, hardy-to-zone-2 framework that shrugs off -40°F — among the most cold-proof flowering shrubs you can plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prairie-petite-lilac\"\u003ePrairie Petite Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — an even smaller dwarf lilac (body's own pick) to step the bed down in front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinktini-lilac\"\u003ePinktini Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — a slightly larger soft-pink lilac (body's own pick) for a layered pink sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwarf-korean-lilac\"\u003eDwarf Korean Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — Minnesota's most popular dwarf lilac, lavender against Little Lady's pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/miss-kim-lilac\"\u003eMiss Kim Lilac\u003c\/a\u003e — blooms 2–3 weeks later, stretching the lilac season in the same bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Little Lady Lilac Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Lady wants full sun (6+ hours) and decent drainage — it tolerates clay and prefers neutral-to-alkaline soil, which describes most Twin Cities yards — and at 4–5 feet it brings true lilac fragrance to spaces a common lilac would swallow. It's not a fit for shady beds, where bloom drops off sharply, or for soggy low spots, which lilacs won't tolerate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54314207117617,"sku":null,"price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/little-lady-lilac.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/little-lady-lilac","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}