Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Northern America
China
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
-
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Syringa
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Lilac
Daphne plant
In Hindi
बकाइन
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Flieder
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
lilas
plante Daphne
In Spanish
lila
planta de Daphne
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
lilás
Daphne planta
In Polish
liliowy
Daphne roślin
In Latin
lilac
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Lilacs and Daphne
Season and care of Lilacs and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Daphne season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Lilacs and Daphne Physical Information
Lilacs and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Daphne are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Daphne
Care of Lilacs and Daphne 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 Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.