Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Succulent
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Not Available
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
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Syringa
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Lilac
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In German
Flieder
Dudleya
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Dudleya
In Portuguese
lilás
Dudleya
In Polish
liliowy
Dudleya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Saxifragales
Family
Oleaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Dudleya
Season and care of Lilacs and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Dudleya season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Lilacs and Dudleya Physical Information
Lilacs and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Dudleya are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Lilacs and Dudleya
Care of Lilacs and Dudleya 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 Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.