Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Australia, South America
Japan
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Narrow sedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
Common Name
Elderberry
Sedge
In Hindi
Elderberry
evergold Sedge
In German
Holunderbeere
Evergold Segge
In French
Sureau
Evergold carex
In Spanish
Saúco
Evergold juncia
In Greek
Elderberry
evergold σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Evergold Sedge
In Polish
Bez czarny
Evergold turzyca
In Latin
Elderberry
evergold Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Adoxaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cariceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Elderberry and Evergold Sedge
Season and care of Elderberry and Evergold Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Evergold Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Evergold Sedge season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Evergold Sedge Physical Information
Elderberry and Evergold Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Evergold Sedge are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
- Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Elderberry and Evergold Sedge
Care of Elderberry and Evergold Sedge 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 Evergold Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.