Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Caribbean, Eastern Asia
Europe, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, By seashore, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, Swamps
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, coma, Eye irritation, weakness
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bog Garden, Edible, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA cinnamomea
Syringa
Common Name
Cinnamon Fern
Lilac
In Hindi
दालचीनी फर्न
बकाइन
In German
Zimt Farn
Flieder
In French
Cinnamon Fern
lilas
In Spanish
helecho canela
lila
In Greek
κανέλα Fern
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Cinnamon Fern
lilás
In Polish
Cynamon Fern
liliowy
In Latin
Fern cinnamomum
lilac
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Osmundales
Lamiales
Family
Osmundaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Osmundastrum
Syringa
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Noctuinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cinnamon Fern and Lilacs
Season and care of Cinnamon Fern and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon Fern and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cinnamon Fern is Loam and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cinnamon Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Cinnamon Fern and Lilacs Physical Information
Cinnamon Fern and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon Fern and Lilacs are as follows:
Cinnamon Fern flower color: Yellow Brown
Cinnamon Fern leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cinnamon Fern and Lilacs
Care of Cinnamon Fern and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon Fern pruning is done In late autumn and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Cinnamon Fern 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.