Aruncus 'Misty Lace'

RHS Plant Profile
goat's beard 'Misty Lace'
Herbaceous Perennial

An herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall, forming a clump of ferny, toothed foliage held on red stems. In midsummer it produces feathery plumes of tiny white flowers; these are good for cutting. A good choice where the species would be too big

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Aruncus are clump-forming rhizomatous perennials with pinnately divided leaves and very small creamy-white flowers, usually unisexual, in large terminal panicles
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to blackfly and sawfly larvae

Diseases

Generally disease-free