Goatsbeard
(Aruncus dioicus)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 3 - 6 ft
Spread: 2 - 6 ft
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Late Spring (May - Jun)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Brown / Tan
Autumn Color: Insignificant / Yellow / Gold
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Medium / High
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Bride’s Feathers
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Goatsbeard is the larval host for the Dusky Azure and produces pollen and nectar, attracting many pollinators.
Plants similar to Goatsbeard:
Actaea racemosa - Black Cohosh
Oenothera fruticosa - Narrow Leaved Sundrops
Penstemon digitalis - Foxglove Beardtongue