Gotemba Golden Japanese Spikenard
Aralia cordata 'Gotemba'
Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | uh-RAY-lee-uh kor-DAY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | The Japanese have historically eaten the young emerging stems of this plant in spring. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 5 to 8 ft. tall and wide annually. |
| Bloom Time | Late summer, followed by black ornamental berries. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia); Ligularia (Ligularia); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Snakeroot (Cimicifuga); Dogwood (Cornus); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant