Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Australia, South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
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
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Purple, Bronze, Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Water daily during growing season
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
Average
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 deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Elderberry
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Elderberry
Ragged Robin
In German
Holunderbeere
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Sureau
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Saúco
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
Elderberry
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Bez czarny
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Elderberry
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Adoxaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elderberry and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Elderberry and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Ragged Robin season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Elderberry and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Elderberry and Ragged Robin
Care of Elderberry and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
