Child of Two Worlds Goatsbeard
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Child of Two Worlds Goatsbeard |
Botanical Name | Aruncus dioicus'Child of Two Worlds' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Mature Height | 2 to 3 ft |
Mature Width | 18 to 2 ft |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Bloom Color | White |
Bloom Interest | Showy |
Bloom Period | May to June |
Seasonal Interest | Summer |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Insignificant |
Attributes | Ground cover |
Attracts Butterflies | No |
Attracts Birds | No |
Notes | evenly moist, deeply humus-rich, well-aerated soil in partial shade. Give Aruncus dioicus plenty of room as they can easily reach 4' in diameter when established. Plants may be male or female. The male plants are typically more bushy and the female plants |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 to 8 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Low |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Shady moist soil is required to grow goatsbeard. Too much water, if the soil is poorly drained, causes root rot. |
Fertilize Notes | Fertilize yearly with organic based materials like composted manure. |
Prune Notes | No pruning needed. |