Aralia 'Sun King' Live Starter Plant, Bold Shade Perennial with Chartreuse Foliage, Japanese Spikenard, Low-Maintenance

Aralia ‘Sun King’, also known as Japanese Spikenard, is a dramatic and fast-growing shade perennial loved for its brilliant chartreuse-gold foliage. This live starter plant establishes quickly, creating an impressive clump that illuminates shady areas and adds season-long impact.

• Striking chartreuse-gold foliage that brightens shady areas all season
• Fast-growing shade perennial, ideal for adding bold texture and color
• Live starter plant that establishes quickly and forms a large, elegant clump
• Low-maintenance & hardy, thriving in part to full shade with minimal care
• Great for woodland gardens, borders, foundation plantings, and mixed shade beds
• Attracts pollinators with clusters of small white flowers in late summer
• Produces ornamental dark berries after flowering

Common Name: Sun King
Scientific Name: Aralia cordata
Sunlight: Part to full shade
Watering: Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Soil: Well-draining, rich in organic matter
Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Growth Habit: Clumping, large leaves
Format: Live starter plant