Scientific Name
Aruncus dioicus
Common Name
Goat's beard

Characteristics

Season
late spring
Height
48-60 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7
Flower Color
creamy white
Soil
moist, rich soil
Exposure
partial shade
Propagation
seed, division in spring
North Carolina Regions
Mountains
Comments
Males and females are separate in Goat's beard, with the male flowers showier, but nurseries do not separate the male from female plants. Goat's bear grows into a large clump which makes a bold display in a shady garden.
Origin
North America, North Carolina

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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