Aruncus dioicus
Aruncus dioicus
Goat's Beard
Showy, feathery plume-like spikes of tiny, cream colored flowers rise well above the deep-green, finely cut foliage in early to mid summer, creating a bold effect for the shade. Resembles a giant arching Astilbe. PNW Native! (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 4-6' tall x 2-4' wide Sun Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8
zone map Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Attracts Birds Attracts BirdsAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Fall/Winter Color Fall/Winter ColorGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
May Naturalize May NaturalizeNative to NorthWest Native to NorthWest
NW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant PickShowy Flowers Showy Flowers
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil