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Goat’s beard

Goat’s beard (Aruncus dioicus) is a medium-size perennial valued for its showy plumes, dark green foliage, and tolerance for a variety of growing conditions. It belongs to the rose family, and it produces feathery plumes of numerous tiny cream flowers in the late spring to early summer, which arch on spikes over the foliage. Description from thespruce.com

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Goat’s beard

Goat’s beard fast facts

Scientific Name

Aruncus sylvester

Family

Rosaceae

Garden Type

Anywhere

Wildlife

Bees, Butterflies

Native Plant Region

No

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Medium

Plant Type

Deciduous, Flowering, Perennial

Bloom Color(s)

White

Height

2 – 5 feet

Width

2 – 5 feet

Months in Bloom

June, July

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
Goat's beard

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