Aruncus dioicus
Goatsbeard
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Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus) - Description
A. dioicus is native to Eurasia and to southeastern and south-central Alaska. It grows to 6 and sometimes even 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide.
Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus) - Blooming
Flowers appear in clusters atop the shoot system. Blooms in summer. Flowers have a creamy white color.
Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus) - Growth
Does best in partial shade but can withstand full sun in cooler climates. A. dioicus can tolerate drier conditions. Some species may reach 6 ft. tall (A. dioicus), whereas others (A. aethusifolius) can only reach 1 ft. tall and just as wide.
Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus) - Planting
Plant seeds in containers with protection from the cold in either spring or fall. Divide in early spring or fall. Aruncus will self-sow unless the flowers are deadheaded.
Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus) - Pest
Fly larvae and tarnished plant bugs.
Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus) - Interesting facts
Aruncus and the similar looking Spirea are members of the Rose family, while False Goat's Beard, Astilbe, is in the Saxifrage family.
Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus) - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Does well in moist, fertile soil.
