Goat's Beard (Aruncus dioicus)
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Deciduous Perennial in the Rosaceae Family | |||||||||||
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Available May 9
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Aruncus dioicus, commonly known as goatsbeard, is a striking perennial native to the woodlands and meadows of North America and Eurasia. Reaching up to 6 feet in height, this robust plant forms large, clumping rosettes of finely divided, fernlike foliage that provide a lush, textural backdrop throughout the growing season. In early summer, Aruncus dioicus erupts into an impressive display of tiny, creamy-white flowers borne on tall, plume-like panicles that can reach up to 3 feet in length. These showy inflorescences create a dramatic, cloud-like effect as they sway in the breeze, attracting a variety of pollinating insects. As the blooms fade, attractive seed heads develop, providing continued visual interest well into fall. Adaptable to a range of soil types and growing conditions, from partial shade to full sun, goatsbeard thrives in moist, well-drained environments and makes an excellent choice for woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and perennial borders. Its towering stature and captivating floral display make Aruncus dioicus a striking focal point in any landscape. |
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Mature Size | 4 - 6 feet tall. 24 - 48 inches wide. | ||||||||||
Sun Exposure | Full Shade - Partial Sun | ||||||||||
Moisture Tolerance | Medium - Wet | ||||||||||
Zones | 3a - 8b (Usually hardy to -40° F) | ||||||||||
Tags | Deciduous, Full Shade, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Illinois Native, Medium, Native to North America, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Wet, Wet Site Tolerant | ||||||||||
Bloom Period | April to May | ||||||||||
Flower Color | Creamy white | ||||||||||
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Photos of This with...Yarrow, Solanna Golden Sphere Tickseed, The Rocket Leopard Plant, Aurea Creeping Jenny, Green Carpet Japanese Pachysandra, Shenandoah Switch Grass, Alpine Currant, Blue Hill Wood Sage, Cup Plant, Periwinkle, |
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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We order from a rotating cast of the best nurseries in the Great Lakes region. It looks like we've offered this plant in the past, but the nurseries we're working with this week don't appear to have it in stock at the moment.
Our goal is to bring as many plants together under "one roof" as possible, so we'll try hard to make it available again in the future!