Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Root
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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Syringa
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Lilac
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
बकाइन
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Flieder
Yambohne
In French
lilas
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
lila
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
lilás
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
liliowy
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
lilac
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Syringa
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Jicama
Season and care of Lilacs and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Jicama season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Jicama Physical Information
Lilacs and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lilacs and Jicama are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Lilacs and Jicama
Care of Lilacs and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.