Guinea-Fowl Goat's Beard
Guinea-Fowl Goat's Beard (Aruncus 'Guinea-Fowl')
Guinea-Fowl Goat's Beard (Aruncus 'Guinea-Fowl') is a robust, shade-loving perennial admired for its finely divided foliage and elegant plumes of creamy-white flowers. This vigorous selection adds structure, texture, and seasonal beauty to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized plantings.
Distinctive Features
This upright perennial forms a well-branched clump of lush, fern-like green foliage that adds soft texture to shady spaces. In late spring to early summer, it sends up tall, feathery flower plumes that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. As the season progresses, its foliage takes on golden tones in fall, offering extended visual interest.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full shade; tolerates morning sun with afternoon shade
- Soil Type: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate to consistent moisture; avoid drought
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Ideal Uses
- Graceful focal point in woodland or shade gardens
- Soft-textured backdrop in shaded borders
- Pollinator-friendly perennial in mixed beds
- Accent in consistently moist, shaded areas
- Seasonal interest with spring blooms and fall color
Low Maintenance Care
- Keep soil evenly moist, especially during hot spells
- Deadhead spent blooms to maintain a tidy look
- Apply compost or balanced fertilizer in spring
- Cut back foliage after frost or when it turns golden
- Generally resistant to deer, rabbits, and major pests
Why Choose Guinea-Fowl Goat's Beard
- Feathery creamy-white blooms brighten shaded gardens
- Fern-like foliage adds softness and texture
- Golden fall color provides multi-season appeal
- Supports pollinators while deterring deer and rabbits
- Low-maintenance perennial for shady conditions
Guinea-Fowl Goat's Beard brings height, texture, and pollinator appeal to shaded gardens, serving as a reliable focal point that provides graceful beauty from spring through fall.
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