Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Cultivated Beds
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
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
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Syringa
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
Common Name
Lilac
Muskmelon
In German
Flieder
Muskmelon
In French
lilas
Cantaloup
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Muskmelon
In Portuguese
lilás
Melão
In Polish
liliowy
Muskmelon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Oleaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Muskmelon
Season and care of Lilacs and Muskmelon is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Muskmelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Muskmelon season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Muskmelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Muskmelon is Neutral.
Lilacs and Muskmelon Physical Information
Lilacs and Muskmelon physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Muskmelon are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lilacs and Muskmelon
Care of Lilacs and Muskmelon 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 Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.