Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Australia, South America
Types
-
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
water on alternate days
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
-
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia 'Car Purr09'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
CaritaPurple 09 Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Elderberry
In Hindi
Summer Snapdragon
Elderberry
In German
Summer Snapdragon
Holunderbeere
In French
Summer Snapdragon
Sureau
In Spanish
Summer Snapdragon
Saúco
In Greek
Summer Snapdragon
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Summer Snapdragon
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Summer Snapdragon
Bez czarny
In Latin
Summer Snapdragon
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Summer Snapdragon and Elderberry
Season and care of Summer Snapdragon and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Snapdragon and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Summer Snapdragon and Elderberry Physical Information
Summer Snapdragon and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Snapdragon height is 40.60 cm and width 35.50 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Snapdragon and Elderberry are as follows:
Summer Snapdragon flower color: Purple
Summer Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Elderberry
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Snapdragon pruning is done 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 Summer Snapdragon 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.