Japanese spikenard
Aralia cordata
MBG Plant of Merit 2021
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
Japanese spikenard (Aralia cordata) is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and average moisture. It grows 36 to 72 inches tall and wide, so give it plenty of room. White flowers open from mid to late summer and into early autumn.
Pairs well with Ostrich fern, Tree peony, and Tickseed.
Native range
Southern China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and 1 more places. See all 5
Southern China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Russian Far East.