Goat's Beard- Aruncus dioicus

Phonetic: ah-RUN-kus dye-oh-EE-kus Goat's beard is a perennial that thrives in partially shaded to full sun environments.. Goat’s Beard prefers moist, well-drained soils, making it a good option for rain gardens. It is an especially beneficial perennial for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as it produces dense clusters of creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer, offering an abundant nectar source. It is also the host plant for the Dusky Azure Butterfly.    Native Region: BONAP Map BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key Sun Exposure: Full Sun- Shade Flower Color: White Bloom Time: May, June Soil Type: Moist-Wet Mature Plant Size: 3-6' H, 2-4' W  Plant Spacing: 2-3' Attracts: Pollinators, Butterflies Host Plant: Dusky azure butterfly Advantages: Deer resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant  Landscape Uses: Woodland Garden, Rain Garden  Companion Plants: Maiden Hair Fern, Wild Ginger, Virginia Bluebells, Wild Geranium