Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Europe, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Not Available
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
POLYSTICHUM setiferum
Syringa
Common Name
Alaska fern
Lilac
In Hindi
Soft Shield Fern
बकाइन
In German
Grannen-Schildfarn
Flieder
In French
Soft Shield Fern
lilas
In Spanish
Soft Shield Fern
lila
In Greek
Soft Shield Fern
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Soft Shield Fern
lilás
In Polish
Soft Shield Fern
liliowy
In Latin
Soft Shield Fern
lilac
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Lamiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Syringa
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Soft Shield Fern and Lilacs
Season and care of Soft Shield Fern and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Soft Shield Fern and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Soft Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Clay, Loam and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Soft Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Soft Shield Fern and Lilacs Physical Information
Soft Shield Fern and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Soft Shield Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Soft Shield Fern and Lilacs are as follows:
Soft Shield Fern flower color: Not Available
Soft Shield Fern leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Lilacs
Care of Soft Shield Fern and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Soft Shield Fern 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 Soft Shield Fern 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.