Aralia cordata ‘Sun King’ (Golden Japanese Spikenard)

(Mountain Asparagus, Udo)

With leaves that are as big and bold as the sun, this beautiful gold form of Aralia makes an outstanding accent in the shade or part shade. Height 3-4′.

Bold herbaceous perennial with large, chartreuse-gold leaves that light up shaded borders and woodland gardens. Forms a substantial clump that contrasts well with finer-textured shade plants and produces small white flowers followed by dark berries. Best color develops in bright shade or morning sun with evenly moist, rich soils. 

  • Plant Patent: n/a
  • Container Size: n/a
  • USDA Zone: 4-8
  • Height: 3-6’
  • Spread: 3-6’
  • Sun Exposure: part shade
  • Soil Moisture: average
  • Bloom Time: summer to early fall
  • Bloom Color: white
  • Foliage Color: yellow
  • US Native: no
  • Wildlife Benefit: birds
  • Notes: deer tolerant