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Aruncus dioicus

 
Aruncus dioicus
goat's beard

Common name goat's beard
Family rosaceae
Life cycle perennial
Flowers white
Size 4-5 ft
Light part sun-part shade
Cultural notes ordinary soil, not too dry

Returning from the soil in early spring, this perennial quickly balloons into a large plant, with billowing sprays of white flowers by late May. Everything else in its vicinity is overwhelmed. Our camera can't possibly do justice to the effect they create in a corner of our shade garden.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: shade garden, patio area

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