American Spikenard (Aralia Racemosa) is a perennial herb in the Araliaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full shade or partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Aralia racemosa is a herbaceous perennial plant native to eastern North America, known for its large compound leaves and clusters of greenish-white flowers followed by reddish-purple berries.