Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Australia, South America
Types
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light 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
Oblovate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loose, Moist
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loose, Moist
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
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
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Not Available
Botanical Name
Lupinus
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Hybrid Lupine
Elderberry
In Hindi
वृक संयंत्र
Elderberry
In German
lupine
Holunderbeere
In French
usine de lupin
Sureau
In Spanish
planta de lupino
Saúco
In Greek
φυτό λούπινο
Elderberry
In Portuguese
tremoço planta
Sabugueiro
In Polish
łubin roślin
Bez czarny
In Latin
Plinio herba
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Lupine and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Lupine and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Lupine and Elderberry. Lupine doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Lupine does not have fragrant flowers. Lupine has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting and Elderberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lupine and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lupine and Elderberry
Season and care of Lupine and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lupine and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lupine season is Summer and Elderberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Lupine is Loose, Moist and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lupine is Slightly Acidic and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Lupine and Elderberry Physical Information
Lupine and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Lupine and Elderberry are as follows:
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Lupine and Elderberry
Care of Lupine and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally 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 Lupine 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.