Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Australia, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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 branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Elderberry
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
Elderberry
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Holunderbeere
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Sureau
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Saúco
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Elderberry
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Bez czarny
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Elderberry
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Campanulales
Family
Adoxaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Elderberry and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Elderberry and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Great Blue Lobelia season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Elderberry and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elderberry and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Elderberry and Great Blue Lobelia 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 Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.