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Sun King Japanese Spikenard-Attracts Pollinators 2 Gallon

Sun King Japanese Spikenard-Attracts Pollinators 2 Gallon

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Aralia cordata 'Sun King' - Plant Catalog

Aralia cordata 'Sun King'

Description

Aralia cordata 'Sun King', commonly known as 'Sun King' Japanese Spikenard, is a striking perennial plant known for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage that brightens up shaded areas. It produces small white flowers in late summer, followed by dark berries that attract birds.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for adding a splash of color to shaded garden beds, woodland gardens, and as a focal point in mixed borders. It can also be grown in large containers on patios or decks.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Sun King' Japanese Spikenard
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-4 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, if in a large pot
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Hostas, ferns, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune back in late winter to early spring
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent damage
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