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′.

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. Fast growing and deciduous. Small clusters of white, satellite-like flowers in late summer are followed by purple berries. Performs well in containers or in the landscape. Height 3-4'.

Aralia attracts bees to the garden. Prefers fertile, humusy, moist well drained soil. May self seed in the garden. Deer resistant.

Perennial Plant of the Year 2020.

  • USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 3-9
  • Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
  • Bloom Time(s): August-September