Elderberry
Scientific Names: Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis, Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry (a.k.a. American elder) is found throughout Florida excluding the Keys. It is a clonal or rhizomatic large shrub often found growing along ditches. Flowers are fragrant and white and loved by pollinators. It likes consistently wet soil to soil that is neither wet nor very dry (maybe try mulching well to create this). Plant in full to partial sun.
Flowers (elderflower) are edible raw or cooked and can be made into beverages. Berries are edible cooked and can be made into jams, syrups, or beverages.
Size: assorted small pots
Scientific Names: Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis, Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry (a.k.a. American elder) is found throughout Florida excluding the Keys. It is a clonal or rhizomatic large shrub often found growing along ditches. Flowers are fragrant and white and loved by pollinators. It likes consistently wet soil to soil that is neither wet nor very dry (maybe try mulching well to create this). Plant in full to partial sun.
Flowers (elderflower) are edible raw or cooked and can be made into beverages. Berries are edible cooked and can be made into jams, syrups, or beverages.
Size: assorted small pots
Scientific Names: Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis, Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry (a.k.a. American elder) is found throughout Florida excluding the Keys. It is a clonal or rhizomatic large shrub often found growing along ditches. Flowers are fragrant and white and loved by pollinators. It likes consistently wet soil to soil that is neither wet nor very dry (maybe try mulching well to create this). Plant in full to partial sun.
Flowers (elderflower) are edible raw or cooked and can be made into beverages. Berries are edible cooked and can be made into jams, syrups, or beverages.
Size: assorted small pots