Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Tropical regions, Well Drained, Wet forest
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-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
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune ocassionally
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antidepressant, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TULBAGHIA violacea
Syringa
Common Name
Society Garlic
Lilac
In German
Knoblauch
Flieder
In Polish
czosnek
liliowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Society Garlic and Lilacs
Season and care of Society Garlic and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Society Garlic and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Society Garlic season is Summer and Lilacs season is Summer. The type of soil for Society Garlic is Loamy, Well drained and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Society Garlic is Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Society Garlic and Lilacs Physical Information
Society Garlic and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Society Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Society Garlic and Lilacs are as follows:
Society Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Society Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Society Garlic and Lilacs
Care of Society Garlic and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Society Garlic pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Prune ocassionally 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 Society Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.