Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Australia, South America
India, Iran
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
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Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Compound
Compound
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Elderberry
Asafoetida
In German
Holunderbeere
asafoetida
In French
Sureau
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Saúco
Asa fétida
In Greek
Elderberry
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Asafoetida
In Polish
Bez czarny
Asafoetida
In Latin
Elderberry
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Adoxaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Elderberry and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Elderberry and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Elderberry and Asafoetida. Elderberry doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Elderberry does not have fragrant flowers. Elderberry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, 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 Elderberry and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elderberry and Asafoetida
Season and care of Elderberry and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Asafoetida season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Asafoetida Physical Information
Elderberry and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Asafoetida are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elderberry and Asafoetida
Care of Elderberry and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.