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Aruncus dioicus

Goats Beard

  • »  Creamy-white, feathery, airy plumes in early summer
  • »  Tall stems atop compact mounds of astilbe-like foliage
  • »  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:2-8
  • Height:100-120 cm
  • Spread:40-45 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Foliage Color: Green
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Pollinators
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 dioicus

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.