Goatsbeard plant profile
Aruncus dioicus
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Goatsbeard
Goatsbeard is a large native woodland perennial; NC State says to divide it in early spring, so spring is the practical planting window. It prefers moist, fertile, organically rich soil in full sun to part shade, and partial shade in warmer regions.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Goatsbeard in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 24 to 36 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a to 7bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: sawflies, leaf spot.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Aruncus dioicus (Goat's Beard, Bride's-feathers, Eastern Goat's Beard)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.