New England Wild Flower Society

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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

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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