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Aralia cordata 'Sun King' is a fast-growing, 3- to 4-foot-tall herbaceous perennial, celebrated for its brilliant, gold-colored foliage, making it an ideal choice for illuminating shady areas. It features bright, chartreuse-to-yellow leaves, small white flower spikes, and is highly deer-resistant. This hardy plant is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil. 

Key Features & Care:

  • Foliage: Bright yellow to gold in sun; turns lime green in heavy shade.
  • Light: Prefers part shade, but can tolerate full sun with adequate moisture.
  • Size: Typically grows 3–4 feet high and wide, though it can reach up to 6 feet.
  • Maintenance: Low maintenance; die back to the ground in winter and should be cut back.
  • Uses: Excellent for container gardening, shade gardens, or for pairing with Hostas and Ferns.
  • Hardiness: Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9. 

It is important to keep the soil consistently moist during dry spells, as this plant is not drought-tolerant. 

Sun King Aralia

$26.00 Regular Price
$23.40Sale Price

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Quantity
Available for pickup or delivery the week of May 17, 2026
  • 3-9

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