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Exposurefull sun
Waterhigh
Typeperennial
Distribution
Aruncus dioicus
goat's beard
Flower Color
Description
A vigorous herbaceous perennial forming large clumps to 2m in height, with broad, light green, bipinnate leaves and arching plumes of tiny creamy-white male flowers
Mature Height
2.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Poorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenWildflower meadowFlower borders and beds