Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
Golden Japanese Spikenard
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9
Attractive foliage on this deciduous, tropical-looking, fast-growing spikenard. Golden yellow leaves brighten the shady garden. Tiny white flowers in summer are followed by purple berries. Pollinators love the flowers. Looks great with Hosta, ferns and woodland perennials.
Height
3-5 Feet
Spread
3-4 Feet
Color
White
Interesting Notes
2020 PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE YEAR
Bloom Time
August-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Place in an area protected from cold, drying winds. Best in fertile, humus-rich soil. Water freely in dry weather. No pruning needed.
Good Companions
Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Plantain Lily (Hosta ), Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans), Variegated Hakone (Hakonechloa macra), Masterwort (Astrantia major), Barrenwort (Epimedium grandiflorum), Grayleaf Cranesbill (Geranium cinereum), Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris), Barrenwort (Epimedium grandiflorum)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Containers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
| • | Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Chartreuse |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Organic |
| • | Rich |
| • | Moist but well-drained |
