Sun King Udo (Aralia cordata 'Sun King')
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Deciduous Perennial Upright, Mounding
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Meet 'Sun King,' a unique golden-leafed that transforms to chartreuse in full shade. Adorned with tiny white flowers and striking deep purplish-black berries, this eye-catching perennial adds a touch of drama to any garden! |
Aralia cordata 'Sun King' is a striking and versatile native perennial that brings both visual interest and ecological benefits to the garden. This cultivar of the Japanese spikenard features bold, tropical-looking foliage that emerges in a vibrant, golden-yellow hue in spring, creating a stunning contrast against darker-leaved plants. As the season progresses, the large, compound leaves gradually take on a chartreuse-green tone, maintaining their eye-catching presence throughout the growing season. In late summer, 'Sun King' produces clusters of small, white flowers that attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. The foliage then transitions to an attractive yellow in autumn before eventually dying back to the ground for the winter. Reaching 2-3 feet tall and wide, this Aralia cultivar has an upright, clumping habit that makes it well-suited for use as an accent plant, in mixed borders, or in shade gardens. Adaptable to a range of soil types and growing conditions, from full sun to partial shade, 'Sun King' is a low-maintenance perennial that provides three-season interest and valuable habitat for local wildlife. Its bold, color-changing foliage and pollinator-friendly flowers make it a standout choice for sustainable, native-focused landscape designs.
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
30 - 36 inches
tall. 30 - 36 inches
wide.
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Growth Rate |
Fast |
Sun Exposure |
Full Shade - Partial Shade |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium |
Zones |
3a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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Tags |
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fall Color, Fall interest, Fast Growth Rate, Filler, For a Shady Spot, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Shade, Good for Accents, Good for Beginners, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Rock Garden, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Mounded, Native to Asia, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Yellow Foliage
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Bloom Period |
Summer
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Flower Color |
White
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Foliage Color |
Golden Yellow
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Photos of This with...
Misty Lace Aruncus,
Ghost Fern,
Jack of Diamonds Siberian Bugloss,
Mixed Combo Pastels Chrysanthemum: Pink/Peach/Pearl,
Neon Star Dianthus,
Honeymoon Tropical Sunset Lenten Rose,
Quail Jonquilla Daffodil,
Northwind Switch Grass,
Purple Fountain Grass,
Trevi Fountain Lungwort,
Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan,
Quickcover Yellow Sedum,
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