Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Northern America
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bumblebees
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, 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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Syringa
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
Common Name
Lilac
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
In Hindi
बकाइन
Wild Snapdragon
In German
Flieder
Wilde Snapdragon
In French
lilas
Snapdragon sauvage
In Spanish
lila
Salvaje Snapdragon
In Greek
πασχαλιά
άγρια Snapdragon
In Portuguese
lilás
Selvagem Snapdragon
In Polish
liliowy
Dziki Snapdragon
In Latin
lilac
Phlox Ferae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Oleaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scrophularioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Wild Snapdragon
Season and care of Lilacs and Wild Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Wild Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Wild Snapdragon season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Wild Snapdragon Physical Information
Lilacs and Wild Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Wild Snapdragon are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
- Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Lilacs and Wild Snapdragon
Care of Lilacs and Wild Snapdragon 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 Wild Snapdragon 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 Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.