Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Europe, Northern America
Types
-
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Heart-shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
Syringa
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Lilac
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
बकाइन
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Flieder
In French
Matricaire odorante
lilas
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
lila
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
lilás
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
liliowy
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Lilacs
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Lilacs season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Pineapple Weed and Lilacs Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Lilacs are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Lilacs
Care of Pineapple Weed and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Pineapple Weed 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.