Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
Best vibrant foliage for brightening shady garden spaces.
This award-winning perennial offers a spectacular display with its large, luminous gold foliage, creating a dramatic focal point in the garden. It's remarkably adaptable, thriving in various light conditions and even offering edible shoots. While it boasts ornamental fruit and attracts pollinators, its deer resistance and low maintenance needs make it a truly exceptional choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and practicality.
$22.00
at
Plant Delights Nursery
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a vibrant, low-maintenance focal point for their landscape.
- Homeowners with shady gardens desiring a pop of long-lasting color.
- Busy gardeners wanting high visual impact without demanding constant attention.
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited space or small garden plots.
- Gardeners in hot climates with full-sun exposure in their planting areas.
- Impatient gardeners expecting to find plants readily at local big-box stores.
Key Specs
Zones
4a to 8b
Height
72" tall
Culture
Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin
Japan
Pot Size
3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Flower Color
White/Cream
Leaf Color
Yellow/Gold
Bloom Time
Summer
Deer Resistant
Yes
Drought Tolerant
Yes
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