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
Japan
Types
-
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
hakone grass
In German
Rote Holunder
Hakone Gras
In French
Red sureau
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
hierba Hakone
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Hakone grama
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Hakone trawa
In Latin
pubens
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cyperales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Elderberry and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Hakone Grass
Care of Red Elderberry and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.