Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Western Asia
Australia, South America
Types
not available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
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, 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
White, Light Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
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 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
Red blotch
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
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
MALVA sylvestris 'Zebrina'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Zebrina Mallow
Elderberry
In Hindi
Zebrina Mallow
Elderberry
In German
Zebrina Mallow
Holunderbeere
In French
Zebrina Mallow
Sureau
In Spanish
Zebrina Mallow
Saúco
In Greek
Zebrina Μολόχα
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Zebrina Mallow
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Zebrina Mallow
Bez czarny
In Latin
Zebrina Mallow
Elderberry
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Dipsacales
Family
Malvaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zebrina Mallow and Elderberry
Season and care of Zebrina Mallow and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Zebrina Mallow and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebrina Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zebrina Mallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Zebrina Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Zebrina Mallow and Elderberry Physical Information
Zebrina Mallow and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Zebrina Mallow height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Zebrina Mallow and Elderberry are as follows:
Zebrina Mallow flower color: White, Light Pink and Violet
Zebrina Mallow leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Zebrina Mallow and Elderberry
Care of Zebrina Mallow and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebrina Mallow 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 Zebrina Mallow needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.