Aruncus dioicus (Goatsbeard)

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Common Name:  Goatsbeard 

Attracts:  Butterflies,  Larval Host

Use:  Garden, Rain Garden

Light:  Part Sun to Full Shade

Hardiness Zone:  4 to 8  USDA Zone Map

Soils:  Moist

Flower Time:  Mid May - Late June

Flower Color:  Creamy White Plumes

Height:  3'-  6'

Notes:  Aruncus dioicus (Goatsbeard) is a robust butterfly attractant, sporting large creamy plumes and serving as a host plant for the Dusky Azure butterfly.

Noted as deer-resistant by UVM. 

Naturalized in ME, MA, NY and native to east central southeast US:  Biota of North America Program (BONAP) – North American Plant Atlas (NAPA).