Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fern
Origin
Europe, Northern America
India, China, Japan
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, 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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Syringa
DRYOPTERIS atrata
Common Name
Lilac
Shaggy Shield Fern
In German
Flieder
Hortensie
In French
lilas
Hortensia
In Spanish
lila
Hortensia
In Greek
πασχαλιά
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
lilás
Hortênsia
In Polish
liliowy
Hortensja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Lamiales
Not Available
Family
Oleaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Syringa
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Shaggy Shield Fern
Season and care of Lilacs and Shaggy Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Shaggy Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Shaggy Shield Fern season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Shaggy Shield Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Shaggy Shield Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Shaggy Shield Fern Physical Information
Lilacs and Shaggy Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Shaggy Shield Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Shaggy Shield Fern are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Shaggy Shield Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Shaggy Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green and Brown
Care of Lilacs and Shaggy Shield Fern
Care of Lilacs and Shaggy Shield Fern 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 Shaggy Shield Fern 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 Shaggy Shield Fern needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
