Goat’s Beard

(Aruncus dioicus)

Goat’s Beard (Aruncus dioicus)

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Aruncus dioicus, commonly known as Goat’s Beard, is a deciduous perennial herb native to moist woodlands, often at higher altitudes, across temperate regions of North America, Europe, the Caucasus, and East Asia. It is a member of the Rosaceae family and is characterized by its alternate, pinnately compound leaves on thin, stiff stems. The plant typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) with a similar spread. During the summer, it produces showy plumes of feathery white or cream flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators.

Goat’s Beard is valued for its ornamental qualities, including its striking flower plumes and its ability to thrive in shady conditions, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and water area plantings. It is recognized for its ease of maintenance and has received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. While it prefers moist, well-drained soils, it is adaptable to a range of soil conditions and can tolerate full sun to part shade. It is important to note that Goat’s Beard can be quite large when mature, so it should be given ample space to spread.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Herb
Height: 4-6 feet
Width: 2-4 feet
Growth Rate: Rapid
Flower Color: Cream, White
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium, High
Drainage: Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

Moist woodlands at higher altitudes across temperate regions

Other Names

Common Names: Bride’s Feathers , Buck’s Beard , Wald-Geißbart , Plymspirea

Scientific Names: Aruncus dioicus , Aruncus sylvester , Aruncus vulgaris , Spiraea aruncus , Aruncus dioicus var. dioicus , Ulmaria aruncus , Aruncus aruncus , Aruncus silvester , Aruncus allegheniensis , Aruncus americanus

GBIF Accepted Name: Aruncus dioicus (Walter) Fernald