Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Grass
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
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, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Fibre
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
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Syringa
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
Lilac
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
बकाइन
Needle Grass
In German
Flieder
Nadel- Gras
In French
lilas
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
lila
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
πασχαλιά
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
lilás
agulha Relva
In Polish
liliowy
igła do trawy
In Latin
lilac
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Needle Grass
Season and care of Lilacs and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Needle Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Needle Grass Physical Information
Lilacs and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Needle Grass are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Lilacs and Needle Grass
Care of Lilacs and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass pruning is done 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.