Dwarf Goat's Beard

Dwarf goatsbeard with fernlike foliage and creamy white plumes

Botanical Name- Aruncus aethusifolius

Pronunciation- uh-RUN-kus ee-thoo-sih-FOH-lee-us

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Part sun

Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Creamy white

Bloom Time- June

Companion Plants- Heuchera 'Delta Dawn' (small shade perennials, textural contrast)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, honey), butterflies, hoverflies

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP3

Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back spent flower stalks; keep soil moist and fertilize moderately in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Cut back after flowering. Remove old growth in late winter.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. In clay, add compost to help retain moisture without waterlogging.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Rust, powdery mildew