Aruncus aethusifolius
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Aruncus aethusifolius forms a compact mound of finely cut leaves with creamy white plumes for moist borders, edging, and rock gardens.
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Description
Aruncus aethusifolius brings creamy white flower plumes above a compact mound of finely cut green foliage in May and June. Its small scale fits border fronts, path edges, rock gardens, and moist partial shade.
Grow it in fertile soil that stays consistently moist, with full sun or partial shade. Cut back the spent flower stems after flowering; the foliage turns yellow in autumn.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 10 in |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 1 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Aruncus dioicus var. aethusifolius, Astilbe aethusifolius, Astilbe thunbergii var. aethusifolia |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Cream |
| Color flower summer | Cream |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Wet or Damp Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Garden edging and borders, Rock and alpine gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Edging Plant, Shade Garden |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Dwarf Goat's Beard, Miniature Goat's Beard, Goat's Beard |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23015531, ZARUAE0001G, 100-7627, 201810842 |
| Usps | Creamy white flower plumes rise above a finely cut green mound., Compact clumps fit path edges and small shaded gardens., Grow in full sun or partial shade with moist, fertile soil. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moist, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Do not let the soil dry out. Cut back after flowering if a tidy edge is preferred. |
| Propagation | Sow seed in spring or autumn, or divide established clumps in spring. |
| Pests | Sawflies may feed on the foliage. |
| Diseases | Leaf spot may occur. |
| Pruning | Cut back the spent flower stems after flowering. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil consistently moist; do not let it dry out. |
| Sunlight instructions | Give full sun to partial shade, favoring afternoon shade in warm sites. |
| Common Name | Dwarf Goatsbeard |