Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Australia, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Compound
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Light
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
-
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
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
Family
Rosaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chocolate-root and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Elderberry. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Elderberry
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Elderberry season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Chocolate-root and Elderberry Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Elderberry are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Elderberry
Care of Chocolate-root and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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.