Blue Elderberry | Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea seeds

Blue Elderberry is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub to small tree native to California and much of the western United States. It is commonly found along streams, riparian corridors, open woodlands, and canyon bottoms, where it plays an important ecological role supporting birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.
Blue Elderberry thrives in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to a range of soils, from sandy loam to heavier clays, provided drainage is adequate. Once established, it is drought tolerant but responds well to occasional deep watering, especially in drier inland locations. Plants can reach 20–30 feet in height and are well suited for hedgerows, habitat restoration, and large native landscapes.
In late spring to early summer, plants produce broad, showy clusters of creamy white flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators. These are followed by heavy clusters of powdery blue berries in late summer, an important food source for birds and traditionally valued by people for culinary and medicinal uses (berries are cooked before use).
Historically dried flowers were used as medicinal tea and berries make tasty syrup or divine jam.

Height: 10–30 feet
Optimum Soil Temperature for Germination: 55–70°F
Blooming Period: May–August
Germination: 30–90 days (4-6 months of cold moist stratification to break seed dormancy)
Sowing Depth: Surface sow or lightly press in

Packet contains 35 organically grown seeds, untreated and non-GMO.