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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs  
Tender Perennial  

Origin
Europe, Northern America  
Mexico, Caribbean  

Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac  
-  

Number of Varieties
1000  
14
50  
99+

Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets  
Cultivated Beds, gardens  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7  
9-10  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
10-5  

Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14  
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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.00 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
9.00 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  
Purple, Lavender  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
Brown  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Long linear and narrow  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Very Fast  

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
-  
Drought, Heat And Humidity  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting  
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

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  
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts  

Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails  
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Heat And Humidity  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Double  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds  
Butterflies  

Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
-  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms  
anti-inflammatory  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Flowers  

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 Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier  
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Syringa  
ANGELONIA angustifolia  

Common Name
Lilac  
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon  

In Hindi
बकाइन  
Angelonia  

In German
Flieder  
Angelonia  

In French
lilas  
Angelonia  

In Spanish
lila  
Angelonia  

In Greek
πασχαλιά  
Angelonia  

In Portuguese
lilás  
Angelonia  

In Polish
liliowy  
Angelonia  

In Latin
lilac  
Angelonia  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Lamiales  
Scrophulariales  

Family
Oleaceae  
Scrophulariaceae  

Genus
Syringa  
Angelonia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Oleeae  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
12  
99+
30  
99+

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Difference Between Lilacs and Angelonia

If you are confused whether Lilacs or Angelonia are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Lilacs and Angelonia Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Lilacs are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Angelonia fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply 10-5-10 amounts. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Lilacs and Angelonia if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Lilacs and Angelonia

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Lilacs and Angelonia. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Lilacs and Angelonia as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Lilacs is Fever and Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms whereas of Angelonia is anti-inflammatory. Lilacs has beauty benefits as follows: while Angelonia has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Lilacs vs Angelonia

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Lilacs vs Angelonia and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Lilacs are Eye irritation, Itchy eyes and Runny nose whereas of Angelonia have respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Lilacs has no showy fruits and Angelonia has no showy fruits. Also Lilacs is flowering and Angelonia is not flowering . You can compare Lilacs and Angelonia facts and facts of other plants too.

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