Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
grain
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
-
Europe, Northern America
Types
-
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, 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
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
Syringa
Common Name
Triticale
Lilac
In German
Triticale
Flieder
In French
triticale
lilas
In Spanish
triticale
lila
In Greek
τριτικάλε
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
triticale
lilás
In Polish
pszenżyto
liliowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Lamiales
Genus
Triticosecale
Syringa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Triticale and Lilacs
Season and care of Triticale and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Lilacs season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Triticale and Lilacs Physical Information
Triticale and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Lilacs are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Triticale and Lilacs
Care of Triticale and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale 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 Triticale 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.