Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Epiphyte
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Hybrid origin
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
Syringa
AECHMEA 'Foster's Freckles'
Common Name
Lilac
Aechmea , Foster's Freckles Aechmea, Foster's Freckles Bromeliad
In Hindi
बकाइन
Freckles Bromeliad
In German
Flieder
Freckles Bromeliad
In French
lilas
Freckles Bromeliad
In Spanish
lila
Freckles Bromeliad
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Freckles Bromeliad
In Portuguese
lilás
Freckles Bromeliad
In Polish
liliowy
Freckles Bromeliad
In Latin
lilac
Freckles Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Bromeliales
Family
Oleaceae
Bromeliaceae
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 Freckles Bromeliad
Season and care of Lilacs and Freckles Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Freckles Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Freckles Bromeliad season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Freckles Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Freckles Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Freckles Bromeliad Physical Information
Lilacs and Freckles Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Freckles Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Freckles Bromeliad are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Freckles Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Freckles Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Lilacs and Freckles Bromeliad
Care of Lilacs and Freckles Bromeliad 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 Freckles Bromeliad 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 Freckles Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.