Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Lower slopes, meadows
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
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
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
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Syringa
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Lilac
Trailing Phlox
In German
Flieder
Gazania
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Gazania
In Portuguese
lilás
Gazania
In Polish
liliowy
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Gazania
Season and care of Lilacs and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Gazania season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Lilacs and Gazania Physical Information
Lilacs and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Gazania are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Lilacs and Gazania
Care of Lilacs and Gazania 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 Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.