American Spikenard - Aralia racemosa From our Garden Understated and underappreciated

Understated and underappreciated

dense twig structure offers shelter for nesting birds

having both male and female flowers on the same plant and has gorgeous

especially birds

Sweetfern adds a bit of flair to any garden

American Spikenard - Aralia racemosa From our Garden Understated and underappreciatedWhile it may look like a shrub, American Spikenard is actually a larger than life perennial with a striking habit, unique texture, and stunning dark berries. Add this beautiful and unusual plant to the shady parts of your garden for blooms in mid summer when most other woodland perennials have finished. The plumes of small, white flowers are beloved by lilliputian pollinators like sweat bees, hover flies, and potter wasps and the reddish purple