Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
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Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
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Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
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, Does not require lot of watering
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Foundation
Botanical Name
Syringa
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Lilac
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
बकाइन
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Flieder
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
lilas
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
lila
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
lilás
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
liliowy
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
lilac
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Oleaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Lilacs and Mashua
Season and care of Lilacs and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Mashua season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Mashua Physical Information
Lilacs and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Mashua are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lilacs and Mashua
Care of Lilacs and Mashua 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 Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.