Aralia californica (Western Aralia, Elk Clover)

Zone: 6 - 9
Natural Range: PNW; Northern California, Southern OR
Soil: moist, humus rich, well drained
Light: part shade
Height: 3' - 6' tall

Attributes: Deciduous. Blooms summer. Plants are herbaceous, and will reach the maximum height in one seasons worth of growth. Clusters of white flowers in summer with purple black fruit in fall.

Notes: In the wild they often are found growing in the understory of coastal redwood rainforest. A spectacular foliage plant that combines well with other large foliage plants and natives.

Companion plants: Arisaema, Lilium, Aconitum, Gunnera, Hedychium.