Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
Europe, Northern America
Types
not available
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Biodiesel
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
Container, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Syringa
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Lilac
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
बकाइन
In German
rohrglanzgras
Flieder
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
lila
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
lilás
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
liliowy
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Lilacs
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Ribbon Grass and Lilacs Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Lilacs are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Lilacs
Care of Ribbon Grass and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth 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 Ribbon Grass 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.