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Lilacs blooming in the fall? #885648

Asked September 17, 2024, 7:42 PM EDT

What's going on with my lilacs. Blooming on September 17th?

Anoka County Minnesota

Expert Response

The erratic weather has fooled the shrubs into thinking it was spring. A lot of off season blooming has occured this year.
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/faq/why-my-lilac-blooming-fall-instead-spring

Linda G Tenneson, Benton County Extension Master Gardener & Tree Care Advisor Replied September 17, 2024, 10:01 PM EDT

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