Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Australia, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Primula elatior
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, 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
-
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Primula elatior
Common Name
Elderberry
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
Elderberry
Oxlip
In German
Holunderbeere
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Sureau
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Saúco
Primula elatior
In Greek
Elderberry
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Oxlip
In Polish
Bez czarny
Oxlip
In Latin
Elderberry
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Adoxaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elderberry and Oxlip
Season and care of Elderberry and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Oxlip season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Oxlip Physical Information
Elderberry and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Oxlip are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Elderberry and Oxlip
Care of Elderberry and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.