Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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 Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
Syringa
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Lilac
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Flieder
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
lilas
In Spanish
Primula elatior
lila
In Greek
δακράκι
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Oxlip
lilás
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Lilacs
Season and care of Oxlip and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Lilacs season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Oxlip and Lilacs Physical Information
Oxlip and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Lilacs are as follows:
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
Oxlip leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Oxlip and Lilacs
Care of Oxlip and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.