Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Europe, Northern America
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
  
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
  
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
  
Dry areas, Open scrub
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
7-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-6
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
  
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
  
White, Blue, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green, Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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 water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
  
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
  
Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
  
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
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
  
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
Syringa
  
ROSMARINUS officinalis
  
Common Name
Lilac
  
Rosemary
  
In Hindi
बकाइन
  
Mehendi
  
In German
Flieder
  
Rosmarin
  
In French
lilas
  
Romarin
  
In Spanish
lila
  
Romero
  
In Greek
πασχαλιά
  
δενδρολίβανο
  
In Portuguese
lilás
  
Alecrim
  
In Polish
liliowy
  
Rozmaryn
  
In Latin
lilac
  
Roremque
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Oleaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Syringa
  
Rosmarinus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Oleeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lilacs and Rosemary
Season and care of Lilacs and Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Rosemary season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Rosemary Physical Information
Lilacs and Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Rosemary height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Rosemary are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Rosemary flower color: White, Blue and Lavender
- Rosemary leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Rosemary
Care of Lilacs and Rosemary 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 Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.