American Spikenard
Aralia racemosa
American Spikenard is a perennial for focal point, suited to shade and partial shade and clay or loam, flowering Jun, Jul, Aug.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 150 cm |
| Spread | 150 cm |
| Aspect | shade and partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 3a-8b |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 150 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 150 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 3a to 8b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of shade, clay soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses American Spikenard's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
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Worth knowing
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Bunchberryto edge in front
- Canada Mayflowerto edge in front
- Sweetfernto edge in front
- Anise Hyssopto edge in front
- Bottle Gentianto edge in front
- Brown-Eyed Susanto edge in front