Life Span
Perennial
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
meadows, Wet ground
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, In Water
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, 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 spring, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, 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
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Syringa
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Common Name
Lilac
Loosetrife
In Hindi
बकाइन
Loosetrife
In German
Flieder
Loosetrife
In French
lilas
salicaire
In Spanish
lila
loosetrife
In Greek
πασχαλιά
loosetrife
In Portuguese
lilás
loosetrife
In Polish
liliowy
loosetrife
In Latin
lilac
loosetrife
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Loosestrife
Season and care of Lilacs and Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Loosestrife season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Loosestrife Physical Information
Lilacs and Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Loosestrife are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
- Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Loosestrife
Care of Lilacs and Loosestrife 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 Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.
