Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Europe, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Prairies, Woodlands
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
White, Pink, Light Pink
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata
Syringa
Common Name
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Lilac
In Hindi
Fall Phlox
बकाइन
In German
fall phlox
Flieder
In French
Fall Phlox
lilas
In Spanish
Fall Phlox
lila
In Greek
Fall Phlox
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Fall Phlox
lilás
In Polish
Fall Phlox
liliowy
In Latin
Phlox cadent
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fall Phlox and Lilacs
Season and care of Fall Phlox and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Fall Phlox and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fall Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Lilacs season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Fall Phlox and Lilacs Physical Information
Fall Phlox and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Fall Phlox and Lilacs are as follows:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fall Phlox and Lilacs
Care of Fall Phlox and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox 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.