This aralia native to the eastern U.S. is herbaceous and prefers fertile soil with sufficient moisture, sun or partial shade. The coarse, compound leaves are borne on stalks with clusters of tiny greenish-white flowers in summer followed by purple to black fruits. Useful in naturalizing or as a specimen in association with Astilbe, Geranium, Hosta or Ligularia.
Product Description
ARALIA racemosa – American Spikenard
This aralia native to the eastern U.S. is herbaceous and prefers fertile soil with sufficient moisture, sun or partial shade. The coarse, compound leaves are borne on stalks with clusters of tiny greenish-white flowers in summer followed by purple to black fruits. Useful in naturalizing or as a specimen in association with Astilbe, Geranium, Hosta or Ligularia. Also known as American Spikewood. Native.
Sun: Full Sun/ Part Shade
Soil: Average, Moist
Size: Height 4-6ft., Width
Zone: 3-8
Flower: White and Green, Showy
Bloom Time: May-August
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Showy Flowers, Attracts Birds, Beautiful Foliage, Showy Berries