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Exposurefull sun
Waterhigh
Typeperennial
Distribution
Aruncus aethusifolius
goat's beard
Flower Color
Description
A compact herbaceous perennial with fern-like, much-dissected leaves becoming yellow in autumn, and branched sprays of tiny creamy-white flowers in early summer
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Poorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenRock gardenFlower borders and beds