Meadow Phlox

Elderberry

About Meadow Phlox and Elderberry

Meadow Phlox

Elderberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Australia, South America

Types

Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry

Number of Varieties

600

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Habitat

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-8

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm9.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

38.10 cm8.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Early Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX maculata

Sambucus nigra

Common Name

Meadow Phlox

Elderberry

In Hindi

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

Elderberry

In German

Wiese Phlox

Holunderbeere

In French

Meadow Phlox

Sureau

In Spanish

prado Phlox

Saúco

In Greek

Meadow Phlox

Elderberry

In Portuguese

Meadow Phlox

Sabugueiro

In Polish

łąka Phlox

Bez czarny

In Latin

Phlox meadow

Elderberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Dipsacales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Phlox

Sambucus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

7030

1 27800

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Properties of Meadow Phlox and Elderberry

Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Phlox and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Meadow Phlox and Elderberry. Meadow Phlox doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Phlox has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane and Elderberry has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane. 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 Meadow Phlox and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Elderberry

Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Elderberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.

Meadow Phlox and Elderberry Physical Information

Meadow Phlox and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Elderberry are as follows:

Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green

Care of Meadow Phlox and Elderberry

Care of Meadow Phlox and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow 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 Meadow 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.