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American Spikenard

Aralia Racemosa

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Overview

The American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa) is a deciduous perennial native to North America. Reaching up to 3-4 feet tall with a similar spread, it features large, compound leaves and small, greenish-white flowers arranged in showy, compound racemes in summer, followed by dark purple berries. Thrives in partial shade to full shade and prefers moist, fertile soil. Noted for its striking foliage and berry display, it adds a lush, woodland aesthetic.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — coarse texture in the landscape.<br><br>Reaching an average height of 3 to 5 feet with a similar spread; which are also
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — Reaching up to 3-4 feet tall with a similar spread; coarse texture in the landscape.<br><br>Reaching an, image 58American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — providing both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefitsAmerican Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — is a deciduous perennial plant native to the rich woodlands of Eastern North America; compound racemes in summerAmerican Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — commonly known as American SpikenardAmerican Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — which can grow up to 8 inches long; which are also a food source for birds.<br><br>For optimal growth, image 71American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — Aralia racemosa requires moist; which are also a food source for birds.<br><br>For optimal growth+85

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3–5 Ft.
Mature width
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Araliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — coarse texture in the landscape.<br><br>Reaching an average height of 3 to 5 feet with a similar spread; which are also
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — Reaching up to 3-4 feet tall with a similar spread; coarse texture in the landscape.<br><br>Reaching an, image 58
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — providing both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — is a deciduous perennial plant native to the rich woodlands of Eastern North America; compound racemes in summer
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — commonly known as American Spikenard
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — which can grow up to 8 inches long; which are also a food source for birds.<br><br>For optimal growth, image 71
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — Aralia racemosa requires moist; which are also a food source for birds.<br><br>For optimal growth
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — which can grow up to 8 inches long
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — Reaching up to 3-4 feet tall with a similar spread; coarse texture in the landscape.<br><br>Reaching an average height
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — dark purple berries in the fall
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — followed by dark purple berries; compound racemes in summer, image 61
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — When considering its placement, ensure enough space is provided for its mature size
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — greenish-white flowers arranged in showy; which are also a food source for birds.<br><br>For optimal growth
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — is a deciduous perennial plant native to the rich woodlands of Eastern North America; compound racemes in, image 65
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — Reaching up to 3-4 feet tall with a similar spread
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — Aralia racemosa requires moist
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9; coarse texture in the landscape.<br><br>Reaching an average height of 3 to 5 feet
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — and it prefers partial to full shade conditions
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — Thrives in partial shade to full shade and prefers moist, fertile soil; coarse texture in the, image 62
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — Thrives in partial shade to full shade and prefers moist, fertile soil; coarse texture in the landscape.<br><br>Reaching
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — perennial for full or half; providing both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — which can grow up to 8 inches long; which are also a food source for birds.<br><br>For optimal growth
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — The American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa) is a deciduous perennial native to North America
American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — making it an excellent background plant in shaded garden areas or naturalized woodland settings; compound racemes in
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