Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Australia, South America
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Rich Woods
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Elderberry
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Elderberry
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Holunderbeere
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Sureau
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Saúco
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Bez czarny
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Dipsacales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Elderberry
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Elderberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Wild Blue Phlox and Elderberry Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Elderberry are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Elderberry
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers 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 Wild Blue Phlox 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.