Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Australia, South America
Types
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
AGERATUM houstonianum
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
Elderberry
In Hindi
Blue Mink
Plant
Elderberry
In German
Blue Mink
Pflanze
Holunderbeere
In French
Bleu Mink
Plante
Sureau
In Spanish
azul Mink
Planta
Saúco
In Greek
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
Elderberry
In Portuguese
azul Mink
Plantar
Sabugueiro
In Polish
niebieski Mink
Roślina
Bez czarny
In Latin
blue Mink
planta
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Mink and Elderberry
Season and care of Blue Mink and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Mink and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Mink season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Blue Mink and Elderberry Physical Information
Blue Mink and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Mink and Elderberry are as follows:
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Mink and Elderberry
Care of Blue Mink and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Mink 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 Mink 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.
