Latin: Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'
Common: Black Lace Elder
Zone: 4-7
Height: 6-8'
Width: 4-5'
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Flower Season: June - July
Flower Color: Pink
Fragrance: Lemon-scented
Fall Color: N/A
Notes: It is known for its deeply cut, dark purple foliage. It is an upright deciduous shrub. Flowers give way to clusters of black elderberry fruits in late summer. The aroma and the fruit tend to attract birds and butterflies.