Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Europe, Northern America
  
Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
  
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
  
Fuchsia
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Oval Cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
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
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize every three months
  
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
  
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
  
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves, Stem
  
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
  
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Syringa
  
HETEROCENTRON elegans
  
Common Name
Lilac
  
Spanish Shawl
  
In Hindi
बकाइन
  
Heterocentron
  
In German
Flieder
  
Heterocentron
  
In French
lilas
  
Heterocentron
  
In Spanish
lila
  
Heterocentron
  
In Greek
πασχαλιά
  
Heterocentron
  
In Portuguese
lilás
  
Heterocentron
  
In Polish
liliowy
  
Heterocentron
  
In Latin
lilac
  
Heterocentron
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Oleaceae
  
Melastomataceae
  
Genus
Syringa
  
Heterocentron
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Oleeae
  
Abreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lilacs and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Lilacs and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Spanish Shawl season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Lilacs and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Spanish Shawl
Care of Lilacs and Spanish Shawl 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 Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.