Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
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Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Syringa
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Lilac
Black Currant
In Hindi
बकाइन
Black Currant
In German
Flieder
Black Currant
In French
lilas
groseille noire
In Spanish
lila
negro Grosella
In Greek
πασχαλιά
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
lilás
groselha-preta
In Polish
liliowy
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
lilac
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lilacs and Black Currant
Season and care of Lilacs and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Black Currant season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Black Currant Physical Information
Lilacs and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Black Currant are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Lilacs and Black Currant
Care of Lilacs and Black Currant 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 Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.