Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern America
China, Japan
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
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
Loam
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
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
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
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Syringa
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Lilac
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
बकाइन
pachysandra
In German
Flieder
Ysander
In French
lilas
pachysandra
In Spanish
lila
Pachysandra
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
lilás
Pachysandra
In Polish
liliowy
Runianka
In Latin
lilac
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Genus
Syringa
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
sarcococceae
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Pachysandra
Season and care of Lilacs and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Pachysandra season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Pachysandra Physical Information
Lilacs and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Pachysandra are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Pachysandra
Care of Lilacs and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.