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Aruncus Sparkles

Dwarf Goat's Beard

  • »  Creamy-white, densely feathered plumes in early summer
  • »  Tall stems atop compact mounds of astilbe-like foliage
  • »  Ridged, pinnate leaves turn from green to orange-red in fall
  • »  Thrives in partial shade, or full sun if consistently moist
  • »  Finished flowers are attractive and last into summer
  • »  Excellent perennial in large groups

  • Category:Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:4-7
  • Height:40-45 cm
  • Spread:40-45 cm
  • Bloom Color: White

Photo courtesty of Van Noort Bulb Co. Ltd.

Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Pollinators
Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Disease Resistant
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Shade
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Habit
• Spreading
• Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Late Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aruncus 'Sparkles'

Goat's Beard will grow its best in moist humus-rich soils. Grows well in full sun in northern climates and prefers partial or full shade in the southern part of its region. Insects and diseases don't seem to bother this plant. It is a slow growing plant in the first couple seasons, but once it is established it puts on a show year after year.

Plants and flowers resemble those of Astilbe. Tall, open plumes bloom early summer.