Aruncus dioicus - Goat's Beard

Goat's Beard

Aruncus dioicus

Also called Bride's Feathers

  • Large white plumes form above lacy green foliage
  • Excellent background plant for shady, moist spots
  • Great massing perennial
  • Bloom Time: Midsummer

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
120-180 cm

SPREAD:
100-150 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Soil should be consistently moist as Aruncus will not tolerate long periods of drought. Thrives in partial shade, or full sun if adequate moisture is provided. Finished flowers can be left on (if desired) as the dried plumes look attractive, lasting well into the summer. However, the seeds are slightly toxic. Plants are slow to establish.  Some susceptibility to leaf spot, but generally an insect- and disease-free plant. 

Additional Notes about Goat's Beard:


Aruncus dioicus is native to Ontario and other parts of North America. (It's complicated)

Dioicus means having separate male and female plants; the flowers of male plants are generally more showy than those of female plants.