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
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Rote Holunder
Crested Iris
In French
Red sureau
Crested Iris
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Crested Iris
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Crested Iris
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
pubens
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Crested Iris
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Crested Iris Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Crested Iris are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Crested Iris
Care of Red Elderberry and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.