Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
Japanese Spikenard - Mountain Asparagus
- Perennial
- 60-80 cm high
- Yellow to yellow-green foliage
- Valuable foliage plant
- Hardy to approx. -15°C
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Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Characteristics
| Height | 60 - 80 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - August |
| Flower colour | Cream |
| Leaf colour | Yellow green |
| Growth habit | Tuft |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered, Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average |
| Soil | Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Aralia cordata 'Sun King' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Aralia |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Common names | EN: Japanese Spikenard, Mountain Asparagus |
| Synonyms | Aralia cordata f. aurea |
| Origin | Hybrid |