Aruncus dioicus - GOAT'S BEARD

Also called Bride's Feather, this is a quite robust, bushy-looking woodland perennial. It has compound green leaves and cream-white plumes that remind one of Astilbe or Spirea (it's relatives with Spirea). The plants can be male or female; males have more showy flowers.

This perennial is native to the temperate northern hemisphere and prefers cooler areas. The further south it's grown, the more shade it needs (and other growing conditions requirements too; in northern areas it may be grown in the sun).

The best uses are in woodland gardens, shaded areas, as the background for shorter plants, along streams, and for naturalization.

Picture copyright : Dmitriy Konstantinov, Commons Wikipedia

Blooming Time: April/May
Size: usually 4' tall and wide (6' x 6' in ideal conditions)
USDA Zones: 4 to 7
Culture: half shade, dappled shade, full shade and organic rich soil
Moisture Needs: medium to wet
Origin: native to Alaska, the east and west coasts of the USA and Canada, and the eastern 1/3 of the US (see the USDA distribution map)
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: butterflies, native bees, honey bees and moths. Host plant for larvae of the Dusky Azure Butterfly.
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" perennial pot