Showy, plumes of white-cream colored flowers. Upright, clump forming plant. Low maintenance garden plant that attracts all the pollinators! Birds will eat the seeds in the winter. Excellent background plant, individual specimen, mass planted along a fence or woods edge.
Aruncus dioicus
Goat's Beard
Aruncus dioicus - Goat's Beard from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Rich green, fern-like foliage
- Plume-like spikes of tiny, cream colored flowers
- Lovely addition to a border or bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Mass Planting
Native
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Deer Resistant
Full Shade
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Thrives in moist humus-rich soils. Grows well in full sun in northern climates and prefers partial or full shade in southern regions. Insects and diseases don't seem to bother this plant.It is slow growing initially but once established it is an excellent plant.123
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 3-6 ft
Spacing: 3-4 ft
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Specimen
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Native
- Mass Planting
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Aruncus
Common Name: Goat's Beard
Showy, plumes of white-cream colored flowers. Upright, clump forming plant. Low maintenance garden plant that attracts all the pollinators! Birds will eat the seeds in the winter. Excellent background plant, individual specimen, mass planted along a fence or woods edge.