Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Crested Iris
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Red Elderberry
In German
Crested Iris
Rote Holunder
In French
Crested Iris
Red sureau
In Spanish
Crested Iris
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Crested Iris
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Red Elderberry
In Latin
iubatum Iris
pubens
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Dipsacales
Family
Iridaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Crested Iris and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Red Elderberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Crested Iris and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Crested Iris and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Red Elderberry
Care of Crested Iris and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.