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Aralia racemosa

Family Araliaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.9 - 3 m (3 - 10 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Aralia racemosa (American spikenard) produces showy and white blossoms during late spring to late summer. This plant is upright and has matte and coarse textured foliage that is greyish aquamarine in colour. Showy fruit are produced by Aralia racemosa (American spikenard). Aralia racemosa (American spikenard) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Aralia racemosa .
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Aralia racemosa (American spikenard) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.