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Blue Elderberry – 50 Seeds

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Blue Elderberry – 50 Seeds
Regular Price: $2.99
Member's Price: $2.85
Members Save 5% ($0.14)
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Grow a stunning Western native with our Blue Elderberry seeds. This hardy and versatile shrub is prized for its beautiful, lacy white flower clusters and its unique, delicious berries. The berries are covered in a silvery-white, waxy bloom, which gives them their distinctive powdery blue appearance. Perfect for making flavorful syrups, jams, and wines, Blue Elderberry is also more drought-tolerant than other varieties once established. It's a fantastic choice for a resilient, productive, and wildlife-friendly garden.

⭐ What you'll love

  • Unique, powdery-blue berries that make delicious syrups, jellies, and wines.
  • Large, fragrant flower clusters are perfect for making traditional cordials and teas.
  • A very hardy and drought-tolerant shrub, ideal for many different landscapes.
  • Provides an essential food source and habitat for birds and other wildlife.

🌿 Seed details

  • Plant Name: Blue Elderberry (Sambucus cerulea)
  • Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
  • Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
  • Lifecycle: Perennial Shrub
  • USDA Zone: 4-8
  • Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

  • Stratification (Required): Unless sowing outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period, seeds require 90 days of cold stratification in the refrigerator.
  • Sowing: After stratifying, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a prepared bed or pots.
  • Spacing: Space plants 6-10 feet apart, as they will grow into large shrubs.
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
  • Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is more drought-tolerant than other elderberries.
  • Note: Berries should be cooked before consumption.

✅ Our seed packets

  • Professionally designed and made.
  • Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
  • Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
  • Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
  • Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
  • Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

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  • Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
  • Tracking is included with every order.