Aruncus aethusifolius - Goat's Beard

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Dwarf Astilbe, Goat's Beard
Scientific name: Aruncus aethusifolius
Flower color: Creamy white with delicate, airy, feathery plumes
Mature height: 0.30–0.45 m (12–18 in)
Mature width: 0.30–0,45 m (12–18 in)
Habit: Compact, bushy, fine and graceful feathery plumes
Bloom period: Early to mid-summer
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Regular, consistently moist soil
Soil type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Low, prefers moisture
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season, especially during warm periods. Enrich the soil with compost or organic matter each spring to promote vigorous growth and spectacular plumes.

Regularly remove spent flowers to extend the blooming period and encourage the emergence of new, delicate plumes. Cut stems back to the base in fall or early spring to stimulate robust regrowth and maintain a compact, balanced shape.