Aralia cordata Sun King Purple/Lavender Foliage Plants Thanks to equisetum researcher Chad

Thanks to equisetum researcher Chad Husby

during which time it has dropped just below 0 degrees F

cutting them to the ground

leathery leaves give a very tropical appearance

Native to the region where the Carolinas intersect with Tennessee

Aralia cordata Sun King Purple/Lavender Foliage Plants Thanks to equisetum researcher ChadAralia 'Sun King' was the 2020 Perennial Plant of the Year congratulations! This glowing gem forms a dazzling 6' tall x 4' wide clump that emerges in mid spring with bright gold compound leaves. With a few hours of sun, the foliage remains bright gold through the summer, at which time the clumps are topped with 2' tall spikes of tiny white flowers followed by ornamental black fruit. Brought to the US and named by Barry Yinger, who found it in a