Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Australia, South America
Types
Agapanthus
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Analgesic
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
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Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS praecox ssp. orientalis
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
African Lily, Blue Lily, Common Agapanthus, Lily-of-the-Nile
Elderberry
In Hindi
ब्लू लिली
Elderberry
In German
Blaue Lilie
Holunderbeere
In French
Lily Bleu
Sureau
In Spanish
lirio azul
Saúco
In Greek
μπλε Lily
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Lily azul
Sabugueiro
In Polish
niebieski Lily
Bez czarny
In Latin
blue lilium
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Dipsacales
Family
Liliaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Agapanthus
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blue Lily and Elderberry
Season and care of Blue Lily and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lily and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lily season is Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Lily is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Blue Lily and Elderberry Physical Information
Blue Lily and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lily and Elderberry are as follows:
Blue Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Lily and Elderberry
Care of Blue Lily and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lily 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 Blue Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.