Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Australia, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Toothed
Plant Season
Early Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Part 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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Elderberry
Marigold
In Hindi
Elderberry
गेंदा
In German
Holunderbeere
Ringelblume
In Spanish
Saúco
Caléndula
In Greek
Elderberry
κατιφές
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Malmequer
In Polish
Bez czarny
Nogietek
In Latin
Elderberry
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Adoxaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elderberry and Marigold
Season and care of Elderberry and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Marigold season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Elderberry and Marigold Physical Information
Elderberry and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Marigold are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Elderberry and Marigold
Care of Elderberry and Marigold 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 Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.