Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Australia, South America
Types
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Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Club - shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
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?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Slugs, Snails
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, 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
Flowers, Leaves
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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
Elderberry
In Hindi
swan river daisy
Elderberry
In German
Swan River Gänseblümchen
Holunderbeere
In French
Swan River daisy
Sureau
In Spanish
Río Swan margarita
Saúco
In Greek
Swan River μαργαρίτα
Elderberry
In Portuguese
daisy Swan River
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Swan River stokrotka
Bez czarny
In Latin
Swan flumen primula
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Brachyscome
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Swan River Daisy and Elderberry
Season and care of Swan River Daisy and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Swan River Daisy and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swan River Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Swan River Daisy is Acidic and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Swan River Daisy and Elderberry Physical Information
Swan River Daisy and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Swan River Daisy and Elderberry are as follows:
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Swan River Daisy and Elderberry
Care of Swan River Daisy and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swan River Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and 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 Swan River Daisy 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.