May 5, 2021 · What is a spikenard plant? It’s not the best known species for the garden, but you definitely want to take a look at cultivating this wildflower. It offers small summer blossoms and …

Aralia racemosa, commonly called American spikenard, is a rhizomatous, shrubby-looking, soft-stemmed, herbaceous perennial of the Ginseng family that is native to moist rich woods from …

Spikenard, a close relative of Sarsaparilla, has heart-shaped leaves and flowers later in the summer when many woodland plants have finished flowering, but its most attractive feature is …

Jan 15, 2024 · American spikenard is a soft-stemmed, herbaceous plant that should be grown in protected sites that are sheltered from strong wind. They are tolerant of a wide range of …

Spikenard grows to a height of 5' or more and produces clusters of white flowers that will become deep purple berries in late summer. While the berries are edible, they are a favorite snack of …

Bushy plant with near heart-shaped leaves and tiny greenish-white summer flowers on panicles; flowers are followed by hanging clusters of showy fall fruits that ripen to purplish-black and are …

Apr 25, 2023 · The American Spikenard Plant: Great for Woodland Gardens. American spikenard (Aralia racemosa) thrives in hardiness zones 3–7 and is not frost tender. The plant is native to …