Blue elderberry
Plant Type: Shrub, Native
Water Needs: Low 2
Exposure: All day sun
Height: 10 ft. - 25 ft. Width: 10 ft. - 25 ft.
A list of our favorite plants for Southern California gardens that provide seeds or berries for songbirds or nectar for hummingbirds. If you plant it, they will come! Adding a regularly cleaned source of water in the form of a birdbath or recirculating fountain will amplify the habitat value of your yard for our feathered friends. Learn more about gardening for birds, butterflies, pollinators and more on our YouTube channel.
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An online resource for you to learn about and choose the best plants for your inland Southern California landscape.
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This is a digital registry created to offer further information on the physical signs in our waterwise garden and park premises.
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