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Dwarf Goat's Beard

Aruncus Aethusifolius

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Overview

Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus aethusifolius) is a compact herbaceous perennial, reaching up to 12 inches tall and wide. Its fern-like foliage is deep green, providing a textured backdrop for creamy white, plume-like flowers in early summer. Preferring part shade and moist, well-drained soil, this low-maintenance plant is ideal for small gardens or borders. Its mounded form adds elegant structure, while it's deer-resistant, attracting butterflies to the landscape. Zone 3-7.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 2–9Climate Temperate
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus aethusifolius) is a compact herbaceous perennial
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — reaching up to 12 inches tall and wideDwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus aethusifolius) is a compact herbaceous perennialDwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — providing a textured backdrop for creamy whiteDwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — Preferring part shade and moistDwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — plume-like flowers in early summerDwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — more colloquially known as Dwarf Goat's Beard+40

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Araceae
Climate
Temperate

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Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — Its fern-like foliage is deep green
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — reaching up to 12 inches tall and wide
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus aethusifolius) is a compact herbaceous perennial
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — providing a textured backdrop for creamy white
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — Preferring part shade and moist
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — plume-like flowers in early summer
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — more colloquially known as Dwarf Goat's Beard
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — Its mounded form adds elegant structure, while it's deer-resistant, attracting butterflies to the landscape
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — this low-maintenance plant is ideal for small gardens or borders
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — with a mature size of approximately 12 inches in both height and spread
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — This compact species hails from Korea and is much smaller than its relatives
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — is a perennial plant that provides a wealth of charm and texture to any garden design
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — airy feel to a garden setting
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — Its finely dissected foliage resembles that of a miniature fern or the foliage of Astilbe
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — feathery plumes that reach up to 12 inches tall
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — Its dwarf stature also renders it perfect for small gardens
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — it is a low-maintenance plant with minimal pest and disease issues
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — Ideal for USDA Zones 3 through 7
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — a true gem for both the designer and the client
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — front-of-border placement
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — or even container gardening
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — perennial for half or shade
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — perennial with white blooms
Dwarf Goat's Beard (Aruncus Aethusifolius) — white flowers in the garden

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