Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Japan
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
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
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Syringa
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Lilac
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
बकाइन
Japanese Sedge
In German
Flieder
japanische Segge
In French
lilas
Japanese carex
In Spanish
lila
juncia japonesa
In Greek
πασχαλιά
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
lilás
Sedge japonês
In Polish
liliowy
japoński turzyca
In Latin
lilac
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Lilacs and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Japanese Sedge season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Lilacs and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Lilacs and Japanese Sedge
Care of Lilacs and Japanese Sedge 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 Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.