Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Northern America
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
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Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
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
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
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Kernel
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
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Syringa
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Lilac
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
बकाइन
स्वीट कॉर्न
In French
lilas
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
lila
Maíz dulce
In Greek
πασχαλιά
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
lilás
milho doce
In Polish
liliowy
Kukurydza
In Latin
lilac
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Oleeae
Andropogoneae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Lilacs and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Sweet Corn season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Lilacs and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Lilacs and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Corn flower color:
- Sweet Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Sweet Corn
Care of Lilacs and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.