Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Grass
Origin
Europe, Northern America
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
-
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, 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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Botanical Name
Syringa
PANICUM virgatum 'Northwind'
Common Name
Lilac
Northwind Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In German
Flieder
Hortensie
In French
lilas
Hortensia
In Spanish
lila
Hortensia
In Greek
πασχαλιά
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
lilás
Hortênsia
In Polish
liliowy
Hortensja
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Lilacs and Northwind Switchgrass
Season and care of Lilacs and Northwind Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Northwind Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Northwind Switchgrass season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Northwind Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Northwind Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Northwind Switchgrass Physical Information
Lilacs and Northwind Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Northwind Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Northwind Switchgrass are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Northwind Switchgrass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Northwind Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Lilacs and Northwind Switchgrass
Care of Lilacs and Northwind Switchgrass 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 Northwind Switchgrass 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 Northwind Switchgrass needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.