Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia, South America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
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Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Early Spring
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, 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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Elderberry
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Elderberry
pinkroot
In German
Holunderbeere
Spigelia
In French
Sureau
Spigelia
In Spanish
Saúco
Spigelia
In Greek
Elderberry
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Spigelia
In Polish
Bez czarny
Spigelia
In Latin
Elderberry
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Gentianales
Family
Adoxaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elderberry and Pinkroot
Season and care of Elderberry and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Pinkroot season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Pinkroot Physical Information
Elderberry and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Pinkroot are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Elderberry and Pinkroot
Care of Elderberry and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.