Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Africa
Europe, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
gardens, meadows
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate and toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in making blue ink
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
Edging, Feature Plant
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Delphinium elatum
Syringa
Common Name
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
Lilac
In Hindi
अल्पाइन Delphinium
बकाइन
In German
Alpine Delphinium
Flieder
In French
Alpine Delphinium
lilas
In Spanish
Alpine Delphinium
lila
In Greek
Alpine Δελφίνιο
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Alpine Delphinium
lilás
In Polish
Alpine Delphinium
liliowy
In Latin
Alpine Delphinium
lilac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alpine Delphinium and Lilacs
Season and care of Alpine Delphinium and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Delphinium and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Alpine Delphinium and Lilacs Physical Information
Alpine Delphinium and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Delphinium and Lilacs are as follows:
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alpine Delphinium and Lilacs
Care of Alpine Delphinium and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Alpine Delphinium 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.
