Sun King Japanese Spikenard
Aralia cordata 'Sun King', commonly known as Sun King Japanese Spikenard, is a striking perennial plant admired for its bold, golden-yellow foliage and robust growth habit. This variety features large, compound leaves that form a lush, tropical-looking clump, providing a brilliant contrast to darker green plants. In late summer, it produces small, white flowers in clusters, followed by dark purple berries. Thriving in partial shade to full shade and well-drained, consistently moist soil, 'Sun King' is low-maintenance and deer-resistant, making it ideal for garden beds, borders, and woodland gardens. With its luminous foliage and vigorous growth, Aralia cordata 'Sun King' adds a touch of brightness and exotic beauty to shaded garden spaces, enhancing the visual interest and overall aesthetic of any landscape.
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