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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

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) — the American Spikenard presents a lush; providing both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits, image 68

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — Thrives in partial shade to full shade and prefers moist, fertile soil

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — white to greenish flowers in feathery racemes; coarse texture in the landscape.<br><br>Reaching an average, image 70

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — The American Spikenard can be a striking addition to a native garden; providing both aesthetic appeal and ecological

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — These blossoms are attractive to pollinators and give way to ornamental

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — well-drained soil enriched with organic matter; providing both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — compound racemes in summer; providing both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits, image 60

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — greenish-white flowers arranged in showy

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — compound racemes in summer

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — perennial with white blooms

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — providing both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits; compound racemes in summer

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — Noted for its striking foliage and berry display, it adds a lush, woodland aesthetic; which are also a food source for

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — is a deciduous perennial plant native to the rich woodlands of Eastern North America

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — and it prefers partial to full shade conditions; compound racemes in summer

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — When considering its placement, ensure enough space is provided for its mature size; which are also a food source for

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — coarse texture in the landscape.<br><br>Reaching an average height of 3 to 5 feet with a similar spread

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — white flowers in the garden; coarse texture in the landscape.<br><br>Reaching an average height of 3 to 5 feet with a

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — compound racemes in summer; providing both aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — white to greenish flowers in feathery racemes; coarse texture in the landscape.<br><br>Reaching an average height of 3

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — perennial with white blooms; 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; compound racemes in summer

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — white to greenish flowers in feathery racemes

American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) — the American Spikenard presents a lush

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