American Spikenard
Aralia racemosa
American spikenard is a bold, shrub-like woodland perennial with large divided leaves, airy sprays of tiny flowers, and dark purple berries relished by birds. A dramatic native for rich shade.
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Type
- wildflower
- Lifespan
- perennial
- Height
- 3–6 ft
- Spacing
- 3–5 ft apart
- Light
- part shade, shade
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Soil pH
- neutral, acidic
- Bloom
- June, July, August
- Bloom colors
- white, green
- Wildlife value
- pollinators, songbirds, mammals
- Landscape uses
- border
- Native states
- AR, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV