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Sambucus caerulea (syn S. nigra ssp. caerulea, S. mexicana, S. mexicana ssp caerulea) Blue elderberry is a very large, deciduous shrub with countless ecological and wildlife benefits and a rich ethnobotanical legacy. It is extraordinarily fast growing and hardy in the right conditions, quickly establishing many small trunks that create a fountain shape that becomes covered with dense flat-tops clusters (aka umbels) of creamy white flowers in late spring and early summer. The pollinated flowers become powdery blue berries that usually ripen in September and are edible to humans and adored by 30+ species of bird that feast on them as a critical food source during their fall migration. Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, perennial, large shrub  Size at maturity: 10'-30' tall, equally as wide (lower branches can easily be pruned up so it occupies less space down low) Light requirements: full sun, part sun/part shade Moisture requirements: moist to dry soil Bloom time: May - Aug (May - June in the Portland Metro area) Growth rate/ease: fast growing, easy to grow in the right conditions  Wildlife support: young shoots and leaves are food for deer and elk; pithy stems are excellent habitat for mason bees; flowers attract and provide nectar to hummingbirds, adult butterflies, bees and other insect pollinators, as well as beneficial, pest-eating insects; berries attract and are an important food source for squirrels, chipmunks, and over 30 species of local birds including jays, woodpeckers, pigeons, grosbeaks, robins, thrushes, bluebirds, towhees, and tanagers; overall plant is a caterpillar host and larval food source for over a dozen of species of native butterflies and moths such as the White-lined Sphinx moth and Virginian Tiger Moth aka Yellow Wooly Bear moth and provides cover and nesting sites for birds; dead elder wood is the preferred habitat of the mushroom Auricularia auricula-judae, also known as Judas’ ear fungus or wood ear fungus  Native habita

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What comes to mind when you think of pollinators? Bees and butterflies? Hummingbirds? Maybe even flies, beetles, or mosquitoes? Wasps, bats, ants, and even humans can all play a role in pollination. How many of these have you seen in your garden this year?‘Pollinator’ refers to anything that helps transfer pollen from the stamen (the male part of a plant) to the stigma (female part) of the same or another plant. The movement of pollen is essential for the plant’s fertilization process and leads to the production of fruits and seeds. Pollination allows for plants to produce enough seeds for dispersal and propagation and to maintain genetic diversity. Regular visits from pollinators also contribute to larger, more flavorful fruits and higher crop yields. Without our pollinating allies, roughly 80% of crop plants worldwide would not survive.Since recording began at the end of the 20th century, we have seen massive decline across most pollinator species with causes ranging from loss of habitat to the overuse of chemicals. At the same time, the United States has lost over 150 million acres of native habitat and farmland to urban sprawl and development. With this development comes the largest monoculture in our country: the manicured lawn- of which we have over 40 million acres. With this human dominated landscaping, we have left natural spaces too few and far between to support diverse ecosystems for wildlife.BUT there is good news! Though systemic policy change is what will make the most impactful long-term difference, each of us can support our local pollinators with the strategic use of native plants in our landscaping. Native plants are species that have naturally evolved in a specific region, without human intervention. This means that native plants have also evolved alongside the pollinator population, making them the best source of food and shelter. Filling our gardens with native trees, shrubs and flowers can make our yards essential hubs for local biodivers

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About The Plants Light Full, Partial Moisture Medium-Wet to Medium Bloom Early Summer to Late Summer Color N/A Average Height 3ft

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Larner Seeds supplies seeds and plants of California native wildflowers, bunchgrasses, shrubs, vines, and trees, as well as relevant books, new and rare ...

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Diplacus viscidus is a species of monkeyflower known by the common name sticky monkeyflower. Diplacus viscidus is endemic to the western Sierra Nevada foothills of California, where it grows in bare and disturbed habitat, such as areas recently cleared by wildfire. Diplacus viscidus is a hairy annual herb growing 1 to 15 inches tall. The oval or oblong leaves reach up to 1 3/4 inches long. The tubular base of the flower is encapsulated in a swollen, ribbed calyx of hairy sepals with pointed lobes. The flower corolla is 1/4 to 3/4 inches long and lavender to magenta in color, with yellow stripes and darker spotting inside the hairy mouth. '

friendsofsilverfalls.net

Friends of Silver Falls is a non-profit volunteer organization to preserve and promote Silver Falls State Park through educational programs and funding projects

eastpdxplantclub.com

Buying clubs for plant lovers of East Portland. Affordable, high quality natives, flowering bulbs, saffron, garlic, and shallots

bulkwildflowers.com

How do you ship? Do you ship International? How many seeds are in a packet/ounce? Are your products GMO? Are your seeds treated? Are your products Heirloom/Hybrid/Organic? How Should I Store Unused Seed? When will my Wildflowers bloom? Why can’t I place an order without an email address? Do you charge sales tax? Can I

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