Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Northern America
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Bugs, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
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
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
Syringa
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
बकाइन
In German
Dill Pflanze
Flieder
In French
Dill usine
lilas
In Spanish
Dill Planta
lila
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
lilás
In Polish
Dill roślin
liliowy
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dill and Lilacs
Season and care of Dill and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Lilacs season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Dill and Lilacs Physical Information
Dill and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Lilacs are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dill and Lilacs
Care of Dill and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Dill 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.