Aruncus dioicus | Walters Gardens, Inc.

Common Name: Goat's Beard

An outstanding specimen plant for the partially shaded garden. Looking much like a very large white Astilbe, Goat's Beard has similar foliage and feathery, creamy white flower plumes up to 1' long.

Though Aruncus tends to be a slow-grower the first couple of seasons, once it is established it puts on a fabulous show year after year. Make sure it has plenty of room to grow when you first plant it; transplanting this species is a very difficult task. This species is native to North America.

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Product Profile

30ct Plug Tray

Height:

4.0-5.0 Feet

Spread:

3.0-4.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Native to North America

Goat's Beard grows best in moist, humus-rich soils. In northern climates, it can be grown in full sun given adequate moisture. In southern zones, however, it prefers partial or full shade. When grown in deep shade, plants tend to have a more open habit and bloom sparsely. Insects and diseases don't seem to bother this plant.

Aruncus

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30ct

Container:

Premium 1 Gallon Pot

When to Plant:

Late winter to spring

Finish:

7-9 weeks

72ct

Container:

Premium 1 Gallon Pot

When to Plant:

Late winter to spring

Finish:

10-12 weeks

Growing Temperature:

60-65° F day
55° F nights

Holding Temperature:

45-55° F

Soil PH:

5.5-6.5

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.0 pour through method

Fertility:

After new leaves emerge use a water-soluble fertilizer, solutions of 50-100 ppm at each or every other watering.

For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Vernalization:

Provide 8-10 weeks of cold below 40° F for flowers.

Pests & Diseases:

Leaf spot (Ramularia or Cercospora), stem canker (Leptosphaeria).

Potting & Timing:

Begin growing plants cool at 55-60° F for the first couple of weeks. Increase temperature to speed flowering or lower temperature to delay flowering.

Moisture:

After plants are established keep consistently moist. If plants dry out, their foliage turns irreversibly brown and crispy, thereby rendering them unsaleable.
Water well after planting and increase watering as the foliage emerges.

Planting Level:

Place crown at or slightly below soil line.

PGRs/Pinching:

Sumagic (Uniconazole) 5 ppm spray 3-4 weeks after transplanting if needed. Multiple applications may be needed at 7-10 day intervals.