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