Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Northern America
South America
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Annuals
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Anti-fungal, Antiseptic, Depurative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as an insecticide, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Syringa
TROPAEOLUM majus
Common Name
Lilac
Indian Cress, Nasturtium
In Hindi
बकाइन
Tropaeolum majus
In German
Flieder
Tropaeolum majus
In French
lilas
Tropaeolum majus
In Spanish
lila
Tropaeolum majus
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Tropaeolum majus
In Portuguese
lilás
Tropaeolum majus
In Polish
liliowy
nasturcja większa
In Latin
lilac
Tropaeolum majus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Oleaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Nasturtium
Season and care of Lilacs and Nasturtium is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Nasturtium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Nasturtium season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Nasturtium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Nasturtium is Neutral.
Lilacs and Nasturtium Physical Information
Lilacs and Nasturtium physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Nasturtium height is 15.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Nasturtium are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Nasturtium flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Nasturtium leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Lilacs and Nasturtium
Care of Lilacs and Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium 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 Nasturtium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.