Paul Jhona writes, “This Spring a tall lilac got hit by a storm. Damaged. New sprouts all Summer. This past week saw these blooming up high [see photo below.] Lilacs in September and October.

Our thanks to Paul Jhona for sharing his surprise with us.

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