- Botanical name: Aruncus aethusifolius
- Common name: Goat's beard
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
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.
How to grow Aruncus aethusifolius
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Plant size
35cm height
35cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / boggy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Aruncus aethusifolius and wildlife
Aruncus aethusifolius is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Aruncus aethusifolius poisonous?
Aruncus aethusifolius has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
