Aruncus
( ar - RUNK - us )
At-A-Glance InformationAlso called Goat's Beard, this perennial flowering plant grows in full sun in cooler climates (partial shade elsewhere), and needs regular water. Flowers will attract butterflies to your garden. These plants resemble Astilbe; they have a slow-spreading clumpy habit, and in summertime produce branched clusters of white or cream flowers. Great for borders of gardens, or at the edges of woodland plantings.
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Aruncus Species and Varietals
The genus Aruncus is a member of the plant family Rosaceae, and includes one official species, Aruncus aethusifolius, for which all other species are synonyms. There are two species listed below, though due to recent genetic testing, they are both now included in Aruncus aethusifolius. The best growing zones for Aruncus depend on the species; for more information, read the descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Aruncus aethusifolius (Aruncus sylvester) (Goat's Beard) Grows best in zones 1-9 and 14-17, and is a native of Korea. Leaves are deep green in color, and create a 1 foot tall mound from which tiny flowers bloom on branched stems 16 inches tall. Great for rock gardens, as edgings, or even for a small-scale groundcover. |
Aruncus dioicus (Aruncus sylvester) This native of Eurasia and southern Alaska gets to 6-7 feet tall and 4 feet wide. The plant produces showy plumes of white flowers in branched clusters. Grows in zones A2, A3, 1-9 and 14-17. Varieties include 'Kneiffii' (half the size of the species with fern-like leaves), and 'Child of Two Worlds' ('Zweiweltenkind') grows to 5 feet tall with drooping flower clusters. |
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Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 172, Aruncus
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