Japanese Spikenard Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Japanese Spikenard Seeds produce a hardy perennial herb known for its large ornamental foliage and edible young shoots. Commonly grown in East Asian gardens, this plant develops tall upright stems and a strong clumping growth habit. It is valued both as a vegetable and a landscape plant, especially in shaded or woodland-style gardens. The young spring shoots are harvested and used in cooking, while mature plants provide lush, tropical-looking foliage. It prefers cool to temperate climates with rich, moist soil.

Features

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

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Aralia cordata
• Common Name: Japanese Spikenard / Udo
• 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