Dwarf Goatsbeard
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Dwarf Goatsbeard (Aruncus aethusifolius), and other members of the Aruncus genus, were historically used by Native Americans as medicinal herbs to treat topical wounds, sore throats, and blood diseases.
Size
Up to 1 foot tall
Flowers, Fruit, Foliage
Cream colored flowers grow in upright plumes that bloom above the foliage throughout summer months. Small, dark green, pinnately compound leaves are fernlike and mounding.
Pests & Diseases
None serious
Landscape Use
Great as an accent, groundcover, in massing, and in any swampy area
Care Practices
Plant in moist soil in an area with full sun to part shade. These mounding plants will not tolerate drought and do not perform well in hot, humid climates. Water regularly in summer months to keep soil moist. Trim dead flower stalks after flowering. Prune to the ground in late autumn.
Native Range
Korea