Sun King Japanese spikenard
Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
Perennial Plant of the Year 2020
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles partial 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
'Sun King' Japanese spikenard (Aralia cordata 'Sun King') is a perennial for naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It bears white flowers from mid to late summer into early autumn. It sits low on the menu for deer. It grows 36 to 72 inches tall and wide, so give it room.
Pairs well with Wood lily, Cornelian cherry, and Boston ivy.