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Genus: Aralia Species: cordata Common Name: Cordate Spikenard Family: Apiaceae + Araliaceae Order: Apiales Native: Japan Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 4 to 6 feet Width: 4 to 6 feet Flowering Season: Late Summer Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed, root cutting or division Zone: 3-8 Note: This spectacular species is suitable for garden back-grounds and woodland gardens. In the Fall, large racemes of white flowers will turn into equally large beautiful racemes of small purple berries. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.