Spikenard

Aralia racemosa, Araliaceae

Zones

3–8

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Growing Conditions

Partial Shade (optimal)

5 – 7

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Large mayapple colonies can suppress spikenard through shade and root competition in woodland settings

Spikenard grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

Good companions for Spikenard include Bloodroot.

Design guilds with Spikenard and see companion relationships visually.