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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs  
Herbs  

Origin
Europe, Northern America  
-  

Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac  
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower  

Number of Varieties
1000  
14
30  
99+

Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets  
open Woodlands, Roadsides  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7  
4-10  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
9 - 1  

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

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.00 cm  
99+
40.60 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
9.00 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
Chocolate, Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green  

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

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Elliptic  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring  
Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy  
Clay, Loam  

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

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Spring  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
-  
Rocky Soil  

Care

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

How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

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  
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic  

Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy  
Loamy, Well drained  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained  

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

Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers  

Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails  
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Rocky Soil  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Double  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

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  
Birds, Butterflies  

Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose  
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

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

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms  
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Leaves  

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  
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Syringa  
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'  

Common Name
Lilac  
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower  

In Hindi
बकाइन  
coneflower  

In German
Flieder  
Sonnenhut  

In French
lilas  
coneflower  

In Spanish
lila  
equinácea  

In Greek
πασχαλιά  
coneflower  

In Portuguese
lilás  
Coneflower  

In Polish
liliowy  
jeżówka  

In Latin
lilac  
coneflower  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Echinodermata  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Lamiales  
Asterales  

Family
Oleaceae  
Asteraceae  

Genus
Syringa  
Echinacea  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Oleeae  
Heliantheae  

Subfamily
-  
Asteroideae  

Number of Species
12  
99+
9  
99+

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Difference Between Lilacs and Coneflower

If you are confused whether Lilacs or Coneflower 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 Coneflower Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Lilacs are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Coneflower fertilizers required are as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring and organic fertlizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Lilacs and Coneflower if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Lilacs and Coneflower

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Lilacs and Coneflower. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Lilacs and Coneflower 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 Coneflower is Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines and Urinary tract problems. Lilacs has beauty benefits as follows: while Coneflower has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Lilacs vs Coneflower

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 Coneflower 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 Coneflower have Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash and Vomiting respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Lilacs has no showy fruits and Coneflower has no showy fruits. Also Lilacs is flowering and Coneflower is not flowering . You can compare Lilacs and Coneflower facts and facts of other plants too.

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