Aralia cordata Seeds for Planting - Vegetable Plant

Aralia cordata Seeds for Planting produce a hardy perennial herb commonly known as Udo or Japanese spikenard. This plant is grown for its edible young shoots harvested in spring and is also valued as an ornamental foliage plant in woodland and shade gardens. It develops tall upright stems and large lush leaves, creating a tropical-like appearance in temperate gardens. The plant thrives in cool to temperate climates with rich, moist, well drained soil and returns each year from its perennial root system.

Features

• Perennial edible shoot vegetable plant
• Large ornamental foliage with tall growth habit
• Ideal for shaded and woodland gardens
• Cold-hardy and long-lived perennial
• Produces edible spring shoots

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Aralia cordata
• Common Name: Aralia cordata / Udo / Japanese Spikenard
• Plant Type: Perennial herbaceous vegetable
• Growth Habit: Tall clumping perennial
• USDA Zones: 4 to 9
• Planting Season: Early spring or autumn
• Growing Season: Spring to summer active growth
• Light Requirements: Partial shade preferred
• Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: High moisture requirement, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 1 to 3 meters tall depending on conditions
• Edible Part: Young shoots and stems
• Harvest Time: Spring shoots (from second year onward)
• Propagation: Seeds or root division