Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
- PPA PLANT OF THE YEAR 2020
- Bright gold leaves emerge mid-spring on reddish brown stems.
- If given at least a few hours of sun, the foliage will remain yellow all summer.
- Tiny white flowers in mid to late summer, followed by deep purple, inedible berries.
- Best in pt. shade, moist, well drained soil.
- Category: Perennials
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 3-4 ft
- Spread: 3-4 ft
- Bloom Color: White
- Foliage Color: Yellow
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Additional Information about Aralia cordata 'Sun King'
‘Sun King’ emerges mid-spring with bright gold leaves held on nicely contrasting reddish brown stems. If given at least a few hours of sun a day, the foliage will remain yellow all summer. In mid to late summer, racemes of tiny white flowers are produced followed by deep purplish black, inedible berries. Deer Resistant. Best in pt. shade, moist, humusy, well drained soil.