Go Back Goat’s Beard

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:59 PM
Aruncus dioicus
    Deer Resistant IconRock Garden Icon

    Plant Type: Perennials

    An outstanding specimen plant for the partially shaded garden. Looking much like a very large white Astilbe, Goat’s Beard has similar foliage and feathery, creamy white flower plumes.  Though Aruncus tends to be a slow-grower the first couple of seasons, once it is established it puts on a fabulous show year after year. Make sure it has plenty of room to grow when you first plant it; transplanting this species is a very difficult task. This species is native to North America.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Goat's Beard grows best in moist, humus-rich soils. In northern climates, it can be grown in full sun given adequate moisture.  In southern zones, however, it prefers partial or full shade.   When grown in deep shade, plants tend to have a more open habit and bloom sparsely.  Insects and diseases don't seem to bother this plant.

    Flower Color

    Cream

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    2-4 ft.

    Good Companions

    Cimicifuga 'Hillside Black Beauty', Dicentra spectabilis, Bergenia saxifraga, Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas', Lobelia cardinalis, Iris sibirica 'Butter and Sugar', Brunnera macrophylla

    Plant Height

    4-6 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-8

    Soil Moisture

    Medium to wet

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border plants, Cut flower or foliage, Specimen or focal point

    Bloom Time

    April - May

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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