Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Mediterranean
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
Syringa
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Lilac
Artichoke
In German
Flieder
Artischocke
In French
lilas
Artichaut
In Spanish
lila
Alcachofa
In Greek
πασχαλιά
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
lilás
Alcachofra
In Polish
liliowy
Karczoch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Oleaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Artichoke
Season and care of Lilacs and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Artichoke season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Lilacs and Artichoke Physical Information
Lilacs and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Artichoke are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Lilacs and Artichoke
Care of Lilacs and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.