How to grow Goat's Beard

Aruncus dioicus

Grow in moist, fertile soil in full or partial shade. This species can also tolerate drier conditions in full sun. Deadhead to control unwanted seedlings.1

Remove spent flowers to improve appearance. This plant is not recommended for zones 7 and above.

Harvesting Goat's beard

Divide in early spring or fall. Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Self-sows freely.1 Prefers part sun.2

How long does Goat's beard take to grow?

These estimates for how long Goat's beard takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Other names for Goat's beard

Bride's feathers, Goatsbeard

Aruncus dioicus (Walter) Fernald var. acuminatus (Rydb.) Rydb. ex H. Hara

Footnotes

1 Fine Gardening

2 Mobot

3 Missouri Botanical Garden


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