Perennials

Aralia cordata 'Sun King' (JPN Spikenard)

Aralia cordata 'Sun King'

Also known as Sun King Golden Aralia

$23.95

Size

SunPart shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones3-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Aralia cordata 'Sun King' (JPN Spikenard), 'Sun King', is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.

An ornamental perennial valued for its seasonal flower display and the role it plays in the garden border.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Cut back in late fall or early spring.

For a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Tellima grandiflora (Fringecups), or Dicentra formosa (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.

Plant Details

Botanical
Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
Common name
Sun King Golden Aralia
Mature size
3-4 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Summer
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
  • ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
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