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.
| 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 | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Aruncus |
| Common names | Goat's Beard |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| 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 | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Aruncus |
| Common names | Goat's Beard |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Aruncus aethusifolius (Dwarf Goat’s Beard) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Aruncus aethusifolius (Dwarf Goat’s Beard) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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