Aruncus dioicus 'Misty Lace'

Goat's Beard 'Misty Lace'

Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-7

·        Height: 2-3 feet

·        Spread: 18-24 inches

·        Bloom Time: June to July

·        Bloom: feathery plumes of tiny, creamy-white flowers rising well above the foliage mound

·        Light: full sun to part shade; tolerates deep shade but will be less dense

·        Soil: fertile, organically rich, well-drained

·        Moisture: medium to wet

·        Use: partly shaded areas of border fronts, woodland gardens, or shade gardens

·        Care: medium maintenance; foliage declines rapidly if soil dries out; cut back flower stems after bloom

·        Concerns: no serious problems, some leaf spot; watch for sawflies

·        Native to: species native to Northern Hemisphere

·        Notes: foliage mound of fern-like, compound, dark green leaves on red stems; tolerates heat and humidity; deer resistant

·        Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Wet Garden D181

 

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