American Spikenard

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American Spikenard Aralia racemosa Light shade; wet to medium moisture level; needs rich, acid soil. 3-6 ft. height, blooms in summer, green flowers. Germination Code: C(60), M Native Region:  East Tennessee and lightly in Middle and West Tennessee This is a sizeable plant spreading to 2-3 feet. Wildlife like the purple berries. flower;sun/shade;wet;loam flower;sun/shade;medium;loam flower;shade;wet;loam flower;shade;medium;loam