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Aruncus Goats Beard Plant - TN Nursery

25 Aug 2022 · 2 min

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In this TN Nursery video, the presenter provides a concise overview of the Aruncus plant, commonly known as Goat's Beard. The plant naturally inhabits meadows, moist woods, streams, and wet ravines. Optimal planting times are fall or spring, and mature plants can reach about six feet tall, forming large, bushy clumps. The creamy‑white, feathery flowers appear in arching plumes during late spring to early summer; the species is dioecious, with male flowers being more showy than female ones, a distinction useful for buyers. Goat's Beard thrives in shade but tolerates full sun, requiring organically rich, consistently moist soil with a pH ranging from slightly acidic to alkaline. Recommended spacing is 2–4 ft to accommodate its eventual size. Growth is slow initially but non‑aggressive and non‑invasive, allowing companion plants during its early years. It is low‑maintenance, needing minimal care, and is currently offered for sale by TN Nursery with low prices and fast shipping.

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Welcome to TN Nursery YouTube channel. Today, let's talk about Goat's Beard. Aruncus goat's beard plant typically grows in meadows, moist woods, and streams apart from wet ravines. Growing it in fall or spring is best to enjoy the flowers. The plant grows up to 6 feet tall, forming large bushes. The creamy white flowers are the showstopper for these bushes. The feathery flowers appear on the tall branches of the plant in late spring and early summer. They present in arching plumes covered with small florets. The plant is dioecious, having both male and female varieties. The male flowers are showier compared to their female counterparts. It is easy to distinguish both varieties when buying this plant for sale. The plant blooms well in the shade, but can also tolerate full sun and moist conditions. The plant grows best in organically rich soil with adequate moisture and slightly acidic to alkaline pH. The plants grow freely, and giving them plenty of space, 2 to 4 feet apart allows them to accommodate their size when mature. Though the growth is slow in the early seasons, the plant grows until matured and beautiful. The plant is non-aggressive and non-invasive and stays where it is planted. Other plants can be grown in spaces during growth years until they reach maturity. It is also a low-maintenance plant and does not require intensive care. Goat's Beard is for sale at TN Nursery. With low prices and fast shipping. Thanks for watching.