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Aruncus dioicus
Goat’s Beard is a deciduous, clumping perennial herb in the Rosaceae family. It has erect stems
with alternate and serrate dark green leaves. White flowers, male and female on separate plants, appear above the leaves in May and June. The flowers are star shaped and make great cut flowers. Not only does it attract birds, but it is also a larval host for the Dusky Azure. Goat’s
Beard likes moist soil, so it would make a great addition to a rain garden or around a pond.
Key Info
Scientific Name: Aruncus dioicus
Common Names: Goat's Beard
Family Names: Rosaceae
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Moisture Requirement: Moist well drained
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Flower Color: Cream, white
Special Characteristics: Reported to be deer and rabbit resistant
Additional Info
Habit: Erect, clumping
Height: 3' - 6'
Spread: 2' - 4'
Soil Conditions: High organic content, loam, silt, neutral-acidic
Leaves: Dark green, alternate, lanceolate, and doubly serrate
Flowers (or reproductive structures: 4-5 petals, star shaped
Fruit: Brown/copper seed capsules June-September
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-7
Pollination: Bees and butterflies
Wildlife Connections: Larval host for Dusky Azure (Celastrina nigra), attracts birds
Propagation: Division, seed