Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard
Aralia cordata 'Gotemba'
Description | A sensational tall accent for a semi-shaded border or woodland garden. Each spring, brilliant yellow foliage emerges from a broad clump to create a grand, tree-like display. In late summer, sprays of white flowers climax in fireworks of shiny purplish black berries. An herbaceous perennial. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil consistently moist. |
Blooms | Late summer. |
Mature Size | Fast growing; reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and wide annually. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Yellow |
Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Snakeroot (Cimicifuga); Dogwood (Cornus); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
Care | Provide fertile, humus-rich, evenly moist but not soggy, well-drained soil. Prefers bright or dappled shade but tolerates full sun in cooler climates, given ample moisture. Shelter from damaging winds. Foliage dies back to the ground in winter; remove old foliage and feed with a slow-release fertilizer before new growth emerges in spring. |
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Lore | The Japanese have historically eaten the young emerging stems of this plant in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to South Carolina on or around February 11th, 2023, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Lowe's 5288 Highway 557
Clover, SC 29710 -
Lowe's 1640 Highway 160 West
Fort Mill, SC 29708 -
Lowe's 1350 Springdale Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.