Aruncus aethusifolius (Dwarf Goat's Beard)
Dwarf Goat's Beard, Aruncus dioicus var. aethusifolius, Astilbe aethusifolius
Perfect for small gardens, Aruncus aethusifolius (Dwarf Goat's Beard) is a compact herbaceous perennial with attractive feathery plumes of tiny, starry, creamy-white flowers that rise well above the fine foliage mound. Blooming from early to mid-summer, they resemble miniature astilbes. Once the flowers are less prominent, the handsome billowing mound of fern-like, much-dissected, glossy leaves takes over, extending the visual appeal through fall when it turns brilliant shades of orange and yellow. This plant is great for tucking into small areas of a shade or rock garden.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 10-12 in. tall (25-30 cm) and 12-16 in. wide (30-40 cm).
- Thrives in fertile, organically-rich, medium to wet soils in full sun or part shade.
- Excellent plant for shady and moist areas. Perfect for rock gardens, cottage gardens, bog gardens, and along streams and ponds. Good in containers too.
- Easy to grow, it is fairly pest and disease free. Keep an eye out for sawflies. Deer resistant.
- Cut back after flowering
- Propagate by seed sown in spring or autumn or by division in spring
- Native to Korea.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Aruncus - Goat's Beards |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid) Fall |
Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 16" (30cm – 40cm) |
Water Needs | High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Aruncus - Goat's Beards |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid) Fall |
Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 16" (30cm – 40cm) |
Water Needs | High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |