Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Damp
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
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 Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Syringa
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Lilac
Coleus, Painted nettle
In German
Flieder
Buntnessel
In French
lilas
Vieux garçon
In Portuguese
lilás
cóleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Coleus
Season and care of Lilacs and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Coleus season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Lilacs and Coleus Physical Information
Lilacs and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Coleus are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Coleus flower color: Not Available
- Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Care of Lilacs and Coleus
Care of Lilacs and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.