Aralia racemosa / Spikenard
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Type: Perennial
Native Habitat: Woodlands
Light: Part shade to shade
Soil: Wet to medium wet
Growth: 4’ tall and wide
Bloom: Green from July-August
Info: This Missouri Native can be found in woodlands growing in moist fertile soils along slopes and cliffs. It has a shrub like growth habit and over time can form thickets by spreading rhizomes. Its attractive berries are a delight for birds. This plant is a member of the ginseng family and its roots can be used for flavoring teas and to make root beer. The roots have also been used medicinal in the past. Spikenard is a great addition to any part sun to shade woodland gardens or native plantings.
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