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Sylvan Goatsbeard

Aruncus Dioicus

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Aruncus dioicus, commonly known as Sylvan Goatsbeard, is a perennial favorite for woodland gardens. This North American native showcases frothy cream plumes above fern-like foliage in early summer. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade. Reaching 3 to 6 feet in height and spreading 2 to 4 feet wide, it's ideal for creating textural contrast. It prefers zones 3-7, offering low maintenance and deer resistance.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 2–9Climate Temperate
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — Aruncus dioicus, commonly known as Sylvan Goatsbeard, is a perennial favorite for woodland gardens
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — Aruncus dioicus, commonly known as Sylvan Goatsbeard, is a perennial favorite for woodland gardensSylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — herbaceous perennial that brings a dramatic flair to any landscapeSylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — This North American native showcases frothy cream plumes above fern-like foliage in early summerSylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — It thrives in moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shadeSylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — Reaching 3 to 6 feet in height and spreading 2 to 4 feet wide, it's ideal for creating textural contrastSylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — It prefers zones 3-7, offering low maintenance and deer resistance+89

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Araceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — commonly referred to as Sylvan Goatsbeard
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — Aruncus dioicus, commonly known as Sylvan Goatsbeard, is a perennial favorite for woodland gardens
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — herbaceous perennial that brings a dramatic flair to any landscape
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — This North American native showcases frothy cream plumes above fern-like foliage in early summer
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — It thrives in moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — Reaching 3 to 6 feet in height and spreading 2 to 4 feet wide, it's ideal for creating textural contrast
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — It prefers zones 3-7, offering low maintenance and deer resistance
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — and Europe.<br><br>Sylvan Goatsbeard can reach an impressive size
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — typically growing to heights of 4 to 6 feet with a spread of 2 to 4 feet
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — meaning it has separate male and female specimens
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — is native to the moist woodlands of North America
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — thus providing a substantial presence in the garden
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — It boasts compound leaves that are deep green and finely cut
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — moist soil with good drainage
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — extending above the foliage on slender stalks
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — possibly reaching up to 12 inches in length
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — feathery plumes of creamy white flowers emerge
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — lush canopy of foliage.<br><br>From late spring to midsummer
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — resembling those of a fern or astilbe
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — to encourage denser growth
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — one may cut back the flower stalks after blooming
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — Aruncus dioicus is ideal for woodland gardens
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — particularly in dry conditions
Sylvan Goatsbeard (Aruncus Dioicus) — Minimal maintenance is required; however

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