Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Africa, Asia
Europe, Northern America
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
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
Lavender
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Syringa
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Lilac
In German
Aubergine
Flieder
In French
Aubergine
lilas
In Spanish
Berenjena
lila
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Berinjela
lilás
In Polish
Bakłażan
liliowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Eggplant and Lilacs
Season and care of Eggplant and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Lilacs season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Eggplant and Lilacs Physical Information
Eggplant and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Lilacs are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Lilacs
Care of Eggplant and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.