Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Japan
Europe, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, River side, yards
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sienna
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, 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
can go long without fertilizers, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Not Available
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
IMPERATA cylindrica
Syringa
Common Name
Japanese Blood Grass
Lilac
In Hindi
Japanese Blood Grass
बकाइन
In German
Japanische Blut Grass
Flieder
In French
Herbe de sang japonais
lilas
In Spanish
Hierba de sangre japonesa
lila
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Grass αίματος
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Grama sangue japonês
lilás
In Polish
Japoński Krew Trawa
liliowy
In Latin
Sanguinem Italica Grass
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Blood Grass and Lilacs
Season and care of Japanese Blood Grass and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Blood Grass and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Blood Grass season is Not Available and Lilacs season is Not Available. The type of soil for Japanese Blood Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Japanese Blood Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Japanese Blood Grass and Lilacs Physical Information
Japanese Blood Grass and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Blood Grass 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 Japanese Blood Grass and Lilacs are as follows:
Japanese Blood Grass flower color: Not Available
Japanese Blood Grass leaf color: Light Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Blood Grass and Lilacs
Care of Japanese Blood Grass and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Blood Grass pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough, 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 Japanese Blood Grass 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.