Aralia ‘Sun King’ – Japanese Spikenard Live Starter Plant, Bold Shade Perennial with Chartreuse Foliage, Easy Landscape Plant

Striking chartreuse-gold foliage that brightens shady areas all season

Fast-growing shade perennial, ideal for adding bold texture and color

Live starter plant that establishes quickly and forms a large, elegant clump

Low-maintenance & hardy, thriving in part to full shade with minimal care

Great for woodland gardens, borders, foundation plantings, and mixed shade beds

Aralia ‘Sun King’, also known as Japanese Spikenard, is a dramatic and fast-growing shade perennial loved for its brilliant chartreuse-gold foliage. Its large, tropical-looking leaves illuminate dark garden corners and provide season-long impact. As it matures, it forms an impressive clump that becomes a true focal point in shady beds.

Sold as a live starter plant, ‘Sun King’ is easy to establish and thrives with minimal care. It performs beautifully in part to full shade and works well in woodland gardens, mixed borders, or as a bold backdrop plant. In late summer, it produces clusters of small white flowers that attract pollinators, followed by ornamental dark berries.

If you’re looking for a shade plant that delivers bold color, texture, and reliability, Aralia ‘Sun King’ is an outstanding choice.