Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Europe, Northern America
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Moist
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Damping-off, Leaf spot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Rust, Slugs, Snails, Stem spot, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Amaryllis belladonna
Syringa
Common Name
Belladonna Lily or Naked Ladies
Lilac
In German
Amaryllis
Flieder
In French
Amaryllis
lilas
In Spanish
Amarillis
lila
In Greek
αμαρύλλις
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Amarílis
lilás
In Polish
Amarylis
liliowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Amaryllis and Lilacs
Season and care of Amaryllis and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Amaryllis and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amaryllis season is Winter and Lilacs season is Winter. The type of soil for Amaryllis is Loamy, Moist and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Amaryllis is Acidic and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Amaryllis and Lilacs Physical Information
Amaryllis and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Amaryllis height is 1.00 cm and width 3.50 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Amaryllis and Lilacs are as follows:
Amaryllis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Amaryllis leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Amaryllis and Lilacs
Care of Amaryllis and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amaryllis pruning is done Prune regularly 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 Amaryllis 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.