Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
South America, Argentina
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Slugs, Snails
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, Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
Ipheion uniflorum
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Spring Starflower, Springstar
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Spring Starflower
In German
Rote Holunder
Frühling Borretsch
In French
Red sureau
Spring Starflower
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
primavera Flor de estrella
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
άνοιξη starflower
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
primavera Starflower
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Wiosna Starflower
In Latin
pubens
Spring Starflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asparagales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Spring Starflower
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Spring Starflower is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Spring Starflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spring Starflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Spring Starflower Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Spring Starflower physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Spring Starflower are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
- Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Spring Starflower
Care of Red Elderberry and Spring Starflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.