Large wands of frothy, creamy white flowers in June. Tiny brown seed capsules dry and stay on females plants after flowering is finished. Foliage is similar to astilbe but growth habit is shrub like.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Goat’s Beard
Aruncus dioicus
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials
Native Environment: Cliff
Season of Interest: Mid (May - June), Late (July - frost)
Main Color: White
Fall Color: Yellow
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Medium Sun/Average Shade
Soil
Moisture
Moderate, High
Nature Attracting
Wildlife Benefit
Animal
Resistance
Deer Resistant
Size
Height:
30 to
60
inches
Spread:
36 to
48
inches
Size
Height: 30 to
60
inches
Spread: 36 to
48
inches
Size
Height: 30 to
60
inches
Spread: 36 to
48
inches
Typical Landscape Use
Grow in dry to moist rich soil.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Special Features
Special Usage
Dried Flower, Fresh Cut Flower
Basic Description
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