General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7a
Plant Height: 4 to 5 feet (1.2-1.5 m)
Plant Spread: 4 to 5 feet (1.2-1.5 m)
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Blooms on old wood
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP15,588
Parentage: Palibin x Superba

Trade name information:
Series: Fairytale®
Trade Name: Sugar Plum Fairy®
Cultivar name: 'Bailsugar'
Common names
  • Lilac

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