goat's beard
Also known as: buck's beard
An herbaceous perennial to 2m tall, forming a clump of long leaves composed of numerous opposite leaflets. The foliage takes on yellow and orange autumn colour. In early and midsummer, feathery plumes of tiny, white flowers are produced on stems above the foliage, female plants bear greener, more pendent flowers. Both are good for cutting. It is also a Plant for Pollinators, but only of you get a male form
Scientific classification
- Species
- goat's beard (Aruncus dioicus)
- Genus
- Aruncus
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of goat's beard
Distribution map
Europe, Asia, North America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of goat's beard
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goat's beard care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to blackfly and sawfly larvae
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