Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
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Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Fall, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
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
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Syringa
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Lilac
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
बकाइन
Perilla plant
In German
Flieder
Perilla Pflanze
In French
lilas
plante Perilla
In Spanish
lila
planta de perilla
In Greek
πασχαλιά
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
lilás
planta Perilla
In Polish
liliowy
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
lilac
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lilacs and Perilla
Season and care of Lilacs and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Perilla season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Perilla Physical Information
Lilacs and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Perilla are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Lilacs and Perilla
Care of Lilacs and Perilla 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 Perilla pruning is done . In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.