Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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 dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Elderberry
Silver dust
In Hindi
Elderberry
डस्टी मिलर
In German
Holunderbeere
Dusty Miller
In French
Sureau
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
Saúco
Dusty Miller
In Greek
Elderberry
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Dusty Miller
In Polish
Bez czarny
Dusty Miller
In Latin
Elderberry
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Adoxaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elderberry and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Elderberry and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Dusty Miller season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Elderberry and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Elderberry and Dusty Miller
Care of Elderberry and Dusty Miller 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 Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.