Sun King Japanese Spikenard Plant - Aromatic Perennial Aralia elata in 4-inch Pot

Sun King Japanese Spikenard Plant Overview

The Sun King Japanese Spikenard (Aralia elata) is an aromatic perennial known for its vibrant foliage and elegant clusters of fragrant flowers. This upright and bushy plant grows between 3 to 5 feet tall with a spread of 2 to 3 feet, making it an excellent choice for garden borders, containers, or as a focal point in shaded areas.

Key Features

• Vibrant foliage that enhances garden texture and color
• Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators
• Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
• Produces fragrant flower clusters in late summer
• Suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners

Growing Information

The Sun King Japanese Spikenard thrives in partial to full shade and prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, adapting well to various garden environments.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.