Blue Elderberry

Sambucus cerulea

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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About Blue Elderberry

Flowers appear May to July, in shades of white & cream. Does best in full sun with medium to moist soil. Reaches 3 m–8 m at maturity. Supports bees, butterflies and caterpillars (as a larval host).

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