Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Australia, South America
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Garden Phlox
Elderberry
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
Elderberry
In German
Phlox
Holunderbeere
In Greek
Phlox
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Phlox
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Phlox
Bez czarny
In Latin
Phlox
Elderberry
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Dipsacales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Elderberry
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Garden Phlox and Elderberry Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Elderberry are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Elderberry
Care of Garden Phlox and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
