{"product_id":"sambucus-canadensis-lemony-lace","title":"Sambucus nigra 'Lemony Lace'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSambucus nigra 'Lemony Lace'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking elderberry cultivar prized for its finely dissected chartreuse yellow foliage that brightens the landscape from spring through fall. Pink flower clusters appear in early summer contrasting beautifully with the vibrant leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 - 5 ft x 3 - 6 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well drained soils; tolerant of average garden soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Somewhat deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is derived from Sambucus nigra, native to Europe. While not native to North America, it shares many ecological functions with native elderberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe berries attract thrushes, cardinals, and other songbirds who feed on the fruit in late summer and fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers attract beetles, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps that support ecological pest control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 4 - 6 ft apart to allow for full maturity and natural shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a focal point in mixed borders, wildlife gardens, or as a vivid backdrop in foundation plantings. Performs well in cottage and pollinator gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' (Ninebark)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides dark foliage contrast against the bright yellow of elderberry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers summer blooms and upright form that pairs well with Sambucus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum (Switchgrass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds vertical form and movement with complementary fall tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds drought tolerance and cool toned flowers beneath the elderberry's bright canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllium 'Millenium'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers mounding shape and midseason color that integrates well in ornamental borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45948386738337,"sku":"SAMBUCUS LEMONY LACE","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/lloommoollaacc.jpg?v=1675180477","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/sambucus-canadensis-lemony-lace","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}