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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.