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Aruncus
Also called Goatsbeard
Aruncus is a genus of clump-forming perennials in the rose family, mainly goatsbeard (A. dioicus) and its relatives, grown for their creamy white plume flowers. They are easy in cool, moist conditions with partial shade and rich soil.
Aruncus is a genus of clump-forming herbaceous perennial plants in the family Rosaceae. Botanical opinion of the number of species differs, with from one to four species accepted. They are closely related to the genus Spiraea. Phylogenetic studies have shown that they are less closely related to the genus Filipendula, which is now placed in another subfamily, Rosoideae, whereas the species of these three genera look alike, and in the past were considered members of the single genus Spiraea. Aruncus is native to mountainous damp woodland in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Creamy white plumes of flowers are produced above veined and toothed leaflets.
Aruncus dioicus (goatsbeard) occurs throughout the cooler parts of Europe, Asia and North America.
Goatsbeard does well in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4–9 in almost any soil, in sun, or light shade. Set plants approximately 18 – 24 inches apart. To get new plants, divide clumps in spring or fall; otherwise clumps can remain undisturbed indefinitely.
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