Perennials & Annuals · Perennials
Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard
Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard is a fast-growing compact perennial with a rounded habit and coarse toothed golden yellow compound leaves in part sun or chartreuse to lime green with more shade. Tiny white flowers top the foliage in summer and are followed by purple-black berries in fall. Color is best in part sun and moist, fertile well-drained acidic soils. Type: Perennial Height: 2.5' - 3' Spread: 2.5’ - 3' Spacing: 3' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Culture: Part Sun , Full Shade Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Summer , Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. A self-seeder that easily naturalizes. Watch for aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, slugs and snails. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Naturalized Areas , Wildlife Garden , Rock Gardens , and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells , Hosta , Bleeding Hearts IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz , Aralia cordata 'Sun King' kz2 , CC BY-SA 4.0 , (2) Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc. , Aralia ‘Sun King’ *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
Plant profile
Easy plant guide
The essentials for choosing the right spot and knowing what to expect.
Where it grows best
Light
Part sun / part shade
Water
Moderate water
What to expect
Mature size
2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
Blooms
Spring · Summer · Fall
Winter hardiness
Zones 4–8
Good to know
Perfect for
Seasonal interest
How this plant changes through the year.
Spring
Summer
Fall
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