Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
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
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
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
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Syringa
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Lilac
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In German
Flieder
Hauswurz
In Spanish
lila
houseleek
In Greek
πασχαλιά
houseleek
In Portuguese
lilás
houseleek
In Polish
liliowy
houseleek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Syringa
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Houseleek
Season and care of Lilacs and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Houseleek season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Houseleek Physical Information
Lilacs and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Houseleek are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Lilacs and Houseleek
Care of Lilacs and Houseleek 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 Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.