Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
Europe, Northern America
  
North Africa
  
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
  
Desert, Rocky Mountains
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
  
Not Availble
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Black, Blue
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Moist but well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Moisture
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Moist, 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
  
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
  
Healthy tree
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Moisture
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
  
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
  
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
  
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Syringa
  
Myrtus nivellei
  
Common Name
Lilac
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In Hindi
बकाइन
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In German
Flieder
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In French
lilas
  
myrte subsaharienne
  
In Spanish
lila
  
mirto subsahariana
  
In Greek
πασχαλιά
  
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
  
In Portuguese
lilás
  
murta Saharan
  
In Polish
liliowy
  
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
  
In Latin
lilac
  
myrto Saharan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Oleaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Syringa
  
Myrtus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Oleeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lilacs and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Lilacs and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Lilacs and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Lilacs and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.