Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
New Jersey tea,Maritime ceanothus,Ceanothus connivens
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Scrubs
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Bronze
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Club - shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS 'Concha'
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Wild lilac
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Wild Lilac
एमु बुश
In German
Säckelblumen
Emu Bush
In French
Wild Lilac
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Ceanothus
Emu Bush
In Greek
Wild Lilac
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Wild Lilac
Emu Bush
In Latin
Wild Lilac
Emu Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Ceanothus
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Lilac and Emu Bush
Season and care of Wild Lilac and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Lilac and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Lilac season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wild Lilac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Lilac is Acidic, Neutral and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Lilac and Emu Bush Physical Information
Wild Lilac and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Lilac height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Lilac and Emu Bush are as follows:
Wild Lilac flower color: White
Wild Lilac leaf color: Lemon yellow
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Wild Lilac and Emu Bush
Care of Wild Lilac and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Lilac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wild Lilac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.