Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Europe, Northern America
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Syringa
Common Name
Winter Squash
Lilac
In German
Winter squash
Flieder
In French
courges d'hiver
lilas
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
lila
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
abóbora
lilás
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Lilacs
Season and care of Winter Squash and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Lilacs season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Winter Squash and Lilacs Physical Information
Winter Squash and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Lilacs are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Winter Squash and Lilacs
Care of Winter Squash and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage 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 Winter Squash 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.
