Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Europe
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison
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 ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
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
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Syringa
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Lilac
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
बकाइन
david ward
In German
Flieder
david ward
In French
lilas
david ward
In Spanish
lila
david ward
In Greek
πασχαλιά
david ward
In Portuguese
lilás
david ward
In Polish
liliowy
david ward
In Latin
lilac
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and David Ward
Season and care of Lilacs and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and David Ward season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and David Ward Physical Information
Lilacs and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and David Ward are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and David Ward
Care of Lilacs and David Ward 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 David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.