Aralia racemosa

Common Name
Spikenard
American spikenard
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
7.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8

Photographer: Josh Emm
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Photographer: Josh Emm
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Additional Info

Rich and acidic cove forests, mesic to dry-mesic slope forests, rich boulder fields, coastal Plain shell-marl ravines; typically, but not exclusively, on base-rich substrates. Frequent in the mountains; infrequent in the inner piedmont; rare in the outer piedmont and coastal Plain.

Wildlife Value: The berries of Aralia spp. are eaten by woodland songbirds and some small mammals 

Flower Color
Cream/White
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
June
July
August
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Carniola Farms Nursery

Nursery operates Arlington Native Plants & Edibles located at 925 N. Madison St. Arlington Virginia 22205. Plants can be purchased at any time by making an email appointment at carniolafarms@gmail.com. Also, during the during the planting season, they are open some Saturdays from 11AM to 3PM. Check their website for datesThis plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date

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