Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Australia, South America
North America
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Grass
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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 Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Elderberry
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Elderberry
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Holunderbeere
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Sureau
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Saúco
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Elderberry
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Bez czarny
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Elderberry
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Adoxaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Elderberry and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Elderberry and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Softstem Bulrush season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Elderberry and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Elderberry and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Elderberry and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush pruning is done 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.