Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Japan
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
not available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs
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 regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial 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, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
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
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Syringa
CALANTHE discolor
Common Name
Lilac
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
In Hindi
बकाइन
Ground Orchid
In German
Flieder
Ground Orchid
In French
lilas
Ground Orchid
In Spanish
lila
Ground Orchid
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Ground Orchid
In Portuguese
lilás
Ground Orchid
In Polish
liliowy
Ground Orchid
In Latin
lilac
Ground Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Oleaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Ground Orchid
Season and care of Lilacs and Ground Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Ground Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Ground Orchid season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Ground Orchid Physical Information
Lilacs and Ground Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Ground Orchid are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
- Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lilacs and Ground Orchid
Care of Lilacs and Ground Orchid 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 Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
