Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Unlike most aruncus, which are large plants suitable for growing at the back of the border, Aruncus aethusifolius is a dwarf species that can be grown in smaller gardens, and towards the front of the border. It forms a low mound of mid-green, ferny foliage, above which short spikes of cream-white flowers, similar to astilbe, appear in June.

Aruncus aethusifolius is perfect for using in rockeries, container schemes and edging paths. For best results grow in moist or boggy soil, in full sun to partial shade. Remove faded flowers after blooming to encourage repeat flowering.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyes
Divideyesyes

Aruncus and wildlife

Aruncus is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Aruncus poisonous?

Aruncus has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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