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Aruncus (Aethusifolius Dioicus) - Commonly called Goat's Beard, this shade garden plant is grown from Aruncus seeds. If you have areas of partial shade, Aruncus dioicus is one of the best perennials for shade.MORE ARUNCUS OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
60 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to early summer
BLOOM COLOR
Cream
ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Evenly moist, well-drained soil, pH 5.5 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
LATIN NAME
Aruncus Dioicus
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
55 - 65F. If germination does not occur after 3 - 4 weeks a cooling period of 2 - 4 weeks is recommended
AVERAGE GERM TIME
3 - 8 weeks
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Surface sow and press seed in to soil
SOWING RATE
6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Aruncus (Aethusifolius Dioicus) - Commonly called Goat's Beard, this shade garden plant is grown from Aruncus seeds. If you have areas of partial shade, Aruncus dioicus is one of the best perennials for shade. Growing Goatsbeard from seed is so rewarding, and each spring and early summer you'll enjoy sprays of creamy white flowers, and fern-like foliage that stays attractive all season. A second botanical name is Aruncus sylvestris, and some gardener's also refer to it as Aruncus dioicus Bride's Feathers. Aruncus flower seeds germinate best with a cold/moist stratification. Some gardeners will direct sow in the late fall.
Stunning Hedge Plant
Aruncus dioicus is a tall-growing plant that can create an impressive and decorative hedge, making it uniquely useful in the landscape.
Beautiful Perennial
How To Grow
These seeds benefit greatly from cold stratification before planting. Some gardeners perform this simply by sowing in the late fall and allowing nature to do the work. If the seeds do not germinate after 3-4 weeks, a cooling period of 2-4 weeks is recommended before re-sowing. Surface sow 6 seeds per plant, and press into the soil without covering. Keep seeds moist until germination. Final plants should be thinned to a spacing of 24 inches. Take note: these plants can grow up to 6 feet tall!
- Environment: partial shade
- Germ time: 3-8 weeks
- Sowing rate: 6 seeds per plant
Plant Specifications
Aruncus dioicus, also known as Goat's Beard, is a perennial flowering shrub that grows in USDA zones 3 through 9. It makes for an excellent feature and hedge plant. It also is effective at attracting a variety of pollinators to the garden.
- Bloom color: cream
- Bloom season: late spring to early summer
- Height: 4-6 feet
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
8 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to early summer
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Evenly moist, well-drained soil, pH 5.5 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
LATIN NAME
Aruncus Aethusifolius
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
64 to 72F and moist for the first 2 - 4 weeks. After this period the sowing must be kept at a cold temperature between 25 and 39F for another 4 - 6 weeks.The most effective temperatures are between 41 to 54F, even if germination has started.
AVERAGE GERM TIME
8 - 12 weeks
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Surface sow and press seed in to soil
SOWING RATE
6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
Aruncus (Aethusifolius Noble Spirits) - For a decorative, fern-like foliage and white flower spikes in late spring, start Aruncus seeds and enjoy this perennial for part sun. Similar to Astilbe, Aruncus is excellent for the shady landscape, and the foliage stays attractive all season long. Commonly, it is known as Dwarf Goat's Beard or Dwarf Korean Goatsbeard, and it's a great choice for a woodland garden or rock garden in part shade. How to Grow Goatsbeard: Aruncus seeds do best with a cold/moist stratification before sowing. Self-sown seedlings are possible, but transplanting is not a problem for this perennial.