Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard

Light Needs

Full Shade to Partial Shade

(0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

2.5-3 Feet

Mature Spread

2.5-3 Feet

Growing Zones

3 to 9

The Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard will bring color and interest to any shady spot! It provides your space with unique colored foliage. This plant is also resistant to deer and produces inedible berries that add to the viewing interest. Its mounded habit makes it versatile for any area that is desired.

The unique foliage is what sets this one apart. In full shade it is a chartreuse lime. In part sun it provides golden foliage. During the summer you will notice tiny white blooms. The Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard has a mounded growing habit. It will reach a height and spread of thirty to thirty-six inches. Uses include border planting, landscape, as a focal point, and does well when mass planted.

Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard Care

The Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard does best when planted in part shade. It can tolerate sunny areas with adequate and consistent moisture. Soil should be rich and organic and deep loamy soil. All soil should remain moist but be well drained. This is not a drought tolerant plant. Consistent water is necessary. The Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard has average and regular water needs. In the winter it will die back and emerge in spring.

Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard Spacing

Spacing for the Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard is thirty to thirty-six inches, center on center. Proper spacing ensures your plant has room to develop a healthy root system and has plenty of space to flourish.