Botanical profile
Aruncus dioicus
Latin name
Aruncus dioicus (Sylvestris)
Common name
Majestic goatee with creamy white flowers
Type
Perennial
Family
Rosaceae
A large native plant with dark green foliage, above which are distributed large, feathery clusters of creamy white flowers reminiscent of astilbes. Male flowering plants produce more showy blooms than females (3 pistils per flower).
Pets
Pollinators
Repellent
Deer
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Kept moist, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
June-July
Flower color
White
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
5 feet (1.53 m)
Width
4 feet (1.20 m)
Growth rate
Slow
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