Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
not available
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Broomsedge grass
In German
Rote Holunder
broomsedge Gras
In French
Red sureau
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
pubens
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cyperales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Broomsedge
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Broomsedge Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Broomsedge are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Broomsedge
Care of Red Elderberry and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.