Sun King Aralia

There is so much to love about Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard (Aralia)- its no wonder its a favorite in some of the best gardens of the world. Once established, Sun King can grow just over four feet in a season and makes an imposing specimen, though it will die back once the cold weather comes. Racemes of tiny, non-descript flowers are borne in late summer/early autumn, and attract pollinators, particularly bees. Plant in well-draining average to rich soils in shade to part-shade locations, keeping well-watered if soils are dry. Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard is incredibly flexible two to four hours of sun give the leaves a golden yellow appearance and less sun exposure will merely result in leaves of deep chartreuse. For such a luscious, vigorous plant, Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard is surprisingly deer resistant.