Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Europe, Northern America
Types
Nymphaea alba
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Ponds
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Circular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Headache
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
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 Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
Syringa
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Lilac
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
बकाइन
In German
Weiße Seerose
Flieder
In French
Nénuphar blanc
lilas
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
lila
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
lilás
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
liliowy
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
lilac
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Lamiales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Lilacs
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Lilacs season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Nymphaea Alba and Lilacs Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Lilacs are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Lilacs
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.