Other common names
buck's beard
Synonyms
Aruncus dioicus 'Sylvester'
Aruncus vulgaris
Aruncus sylvester
Spiraea aruncus
Herbaceous Perennial
An herbaceous perennial to 2m tall, forming a clump of long leaves composed of numerous opposite leaflets. The foliage takes on yellow and orange autumn colour. In early and midsummer, feathery plumes of tiny, white flowers are produced on stems above the foliage, female plants bear greener, more pendent flowers. Both are good for cutting. Great for pollinators, but only of you get a male form
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres