Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Europe, Northern America
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
  
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
  
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
  
tropical grasslands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
8-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Long and slender with very sharp edges
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Divison, From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
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
  
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
  
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
  
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
  
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
  
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Syringa
  
CYMBOPOGON citratus
  
Common Name
Lilac
  
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
  
In Hindi
बकाइन
  
शतवेधी
  
In German
Flieder
  
Zitronengräser
  
In French
lilas
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Spanish
lila
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Greek
πασχαλιά
  
lemongrass
  
In Portuguese
lilás
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Polish
liliowy
  
Palczatka
  
In Latin
lilac
  
lemongrass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Poales
  
Family
Oleaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Syringa
  
Cymbopogon
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Oleeae
  
Andropogoneae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Panicoideae
  
Season and Care of Lilacs and Lemongrass
Season and care of Lilacs and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Lemongrass season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Lemongrass Physical Information
Lilacs and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Lemongrass are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Lilacs and Lemongrass
Care of Lilacs and Lemongrass 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 Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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 Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.