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Aralia cordata 'Sun King' @ Maine Bot Garden

Aralia cordata 'Sun King'

Spikenard - Golden Aralia

'Sun King' Golden Aralia is a very large showy perennial, producing chartreuse yellow compound leaves which hold their striking color all summer. Foliage retains good yellow color throughout summer unless grown in too much shade. The 2' tall white flower spikes appear in late summer, and are followed by purplish black berries. Barry Yinger found this Aralia in Japan (in a department store's garden section!) and brought it to the US. This is a great plant to light up the back of shady perennial beds.

Height

60 Inches

Spread

48 Inches

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone

3
Current Availability
Qty Avail Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
249 Aralia cordata Sun King #2 (chartreuse)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Deer Resistant
Fruit - Ornamental
Soil Conditions
Average
Moist
Bloom Time
Summer
Exposure
Full Shade
Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Food Source for Wildlife
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Gold/Yellow
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