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Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Full Shade to Partial Shade
(0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

2.5-3 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

2.5-3 Feet
Growing Zones

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.

Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Flower Color(s): White
Bloom Period: Summer
Foliage Color(s): Yellow
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade
Height Class: Tall
Height: 2.5-3 Feet
Spread: 2.5-3 Feet
Spacing: 2.5-3 Feet
Habit: Mounded
Watering: Average
Drought Tolerant: No
Resists: Deer
Features: Foliage Interest
Scientific Name: Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
Common Name: Sun King Golden Japanese Spikenard
Other Name(s): Herbal Aralia; Mountain Asparagus; Udo
Brand: Proven Selections
SKU:
ARASK

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot

#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Plant Shipping

Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.

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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.