Bethlehem Sage

Elderberry

About Bethlehem Sage and Elderberry

Bethlehem Sage

Elderberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs

Origin

Southern Europe

Australia, South America

Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry

Number of Varieties

1000

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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-8

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AHS Heat Zone

8*1

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm9.00 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm8.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Pink, Violet

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Silver

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PULMONARIA saccharata

Sambucus nigra

Common Name

Bethlehem Sage

Elderberry

In Hindi

Hydrangea

Elderberry

In German

Hortensie

Holunderbeere

In French

Hortensia

Sureau

In Spanish

Hortensia

Saúco

In Greek

υδραγεία

Elderberry

In Portuguese

Hortênsia

Sabugueiro

In Polish

Hortensja

Bez czarny

In Latin

Hibiscus

Elderberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Family

Boraginaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Sambucus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6030

1 27800

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Properties of Bethlehem Sage and Elderberry

Wondering what are the properties of Bethlehem Sage and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Bethlehem Sage and Elderberry. Bethlehem Sage doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Bethlehem Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Bethlehem Sage has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Elderberry has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bethlehem Sage and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bethlehem Sage and Elderberry

Season and care of Bethlehem Sage and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bethlehem Sage and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bethlehem Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.

Bethlehem Sage and Elderberry Physical Information

Bethlehem Sage and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Bethlehem Sage and Elderberry are as follows:

Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green

Care of Bethlehem Sage and Elderberry

Care of Bethlehem Sage and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bethlehem Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.