Aralia racemosa

American Spikenard

Plant Type:

SHADE PERENNIALS

Aralia racemosa – American Spikenard, native to North America, is a large growing perennial that takes on the affect of a shrub in the summer garden. Flowering from June to August American Spikenard's showy flowers are like balls of refined, white sparklers all along a stem that can stretch for a couple of feet. A well-grown specimen in full bloom is eye-popping. The late season constellations of purple-black fruits, reminiscent in color and texture to that of Elderberry, adds another seasonal show. Also called Life-of-man, its bold compound foliage is comprised of 9 to 21 serrated leaflets. Provide rich, moisture-retentive soil in dappled to morning sun, bright open shade but protect from harsh afternoon sun. The large aromatic roots, with their heady root beer fragrance have been employed in teas and in flavoring sodas. Seed grown.


Height:

3-5 ft

Spread:

4-6 ft

Colors:

White
Item Description Price  
ARALRAC Aralia racemosa (5 inch Square x 6 inch Tall - 2 quarts / 1.8927 liters) $20.00 Sold Out


Characteristics and Attributes for Aralia racemosa

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring / Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer

Autumn Interest

  • Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads

Nature Attraction

  • Songbirds
  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Dappled Shade

Attributes

  • Wildlife Garden
  • Specimen
  • Hedgerow
  • Woodland

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Rapid

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Woodland

Origins

  • North America

Propagated By

  • By Seed / Potted