Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Europe, Northern America
Types
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Rocky areas
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Syringa
Common Name
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
Lilac
In German
Schnittlauch
Flieder
In French
Ciboulette
lilas
In Spanish
Cebollino
lila
In Greek
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Cebolinha
lilás
In Polish
Szczypiorek
liliowy
In Latin
Sectivi porri
lilac
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chives and Lilacs
Season and care of Chives and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Chives and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chives is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Chives is Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Chives and Lilacs Physical Information
Chives and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Chives and Lilacs are as follows:
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chives and Lilacs
Care of Chives and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.