Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Europe
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
-
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rhizome division
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
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
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Syringa
Iris germanica
Common Name
Lilac
German Iris
In Hindi
बकाइन
German Iris
In German
Flieder
German Iris
In French
lilas
German Iris
In Spanish
lila
German Iris
In Greek
πασχαλιά
German Iris
In Portuguese
lilás
German Iris
In Polish
liliowy
German Iris
In Latin
lilac
German Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Oleaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Lilacs and German Iris
Season and care of Lilacs and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and German Iris season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and German Iris Physical Information
Lilacs and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and German Iris are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Lilacs and German Iris
Care of Lilacs and German Iris 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 German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.