Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Hybrid origin
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
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
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
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
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Syringa
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Lilac
Hedge Lavender
In German
Flieder
Lavendel
In Greek
πασχαλιά
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
lilás
Lavanda
In Polish
liliowy
Lawenda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Hedge Lavender
Season and care of Lilacs and Hedge Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Hedge Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Hedge Lavender season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Hedge Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Hedge Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Hedge Lavender Physical Information
Lilacs and Hedge Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Hedge Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Hedge Lavender are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Hedge Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Hedge Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Lilacs and Hedge Lavender
Care of Lilacs and Hedge Lavender 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 Hedge Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.