Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern America
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
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
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Syringa
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Lilac
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
बकाइन
Treacleberry
In German
Flieder
Treacleberry
In French
lilas
Treacleberry
In Spanish
lila
Treacleberry
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
lilás
Treacleberry
In Polish
liliowy
Treacleberry
In Latin
lilac
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Syringa
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Treacleberry
Season and care of Lilacs and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Treacleberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Lilacs and Treacleberry Physical Information
Lilacs and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Treacleberry are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Treacleberry flower color: Not Available
- Treacleberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lilacs and Treacleberry
Care of Lilacs and Treacleberry 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 Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.