Native Plant Trust

Aruncus dioicus

goat's beard

Goat's beard is a beautiful specimen for massing in full sun to partial shade, serving as a lovely textural backdrop to other garden plants. Feathery blooms emerge in late spring, attracting pollinators and turning heads.

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Height: 4-6 ft
Spread: 3-4 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Wet
Ecoregion
Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Massing
Naturalize
Specimen
Rain Garden
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Bright Yellow to Bronze Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


goat's beard - Aruncus dioicus from Native Plant Trust