Aruncus aethusifolius (Dwarf Goats Beard)

Perfect for small gardens, Aruncus aethusifolius (Dwarf Goat's Beard) is a compact herbaceous perennial with attractive feathery plumes of tiny, starry, creamy-white flowers that rise well above the fine foliage mound. Blooming from early to mid-summer, they resemble miniature astilbes. Once the flowers are less prominent, the handsome billowing mound of fern-like, much-dissected, glossy leaves takes over, extending the visual appeal through fall when it turns brilliant shades of orange and yellow. This plant is great for tucking into small areas of a shade or rock garden.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 10-12 in. tall (25-30 cm) and 12-16 in. wide (30-40 cm).
• Thrives in fertile, organically-rich, medium to wet soils in full sun or part shade.
• Excellent plant for shady and moist areas. Perfect for rock gardens, cottage gardens, bog gardens, and along streams and ponds. Good in containers too.
• Easy to grow, it is fairly pest and disease free. Keep an eye out for sawflies. Deer resistant.
• Cut back after flowering
• Propagate by seed sown in spring or autumn or by division in spring
• Native to Korea.