Phonetic: ah-RUN-kus dye-oh-EE-kus

Goat’s beard is a perennial that thrives in partially shaded to full sun environments.. Goats Beard prefers moist, well-drained soils, making it a good option for rain gardens. It is an especially beneficial perennial for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as it produces dense clusters of creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer, offering an abundant nectar source. It is also the host plant for the Dusky Azure Butterfly.

• Native Region: BONAP Map
• BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun- Shade
• Flower Color: White
• Bloom Time: May, June
• Soil Type: Moist-Wet
• Mature Plant Size: 3-6′ H, 2-4′ W
• Plant Spacing: 2-3′
• Attracts: Pollinators, Butterflies
• Host Plant: Dusky azure butterfly
• Advantages: Deer resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Salt Tolerant
• Landscape Uses: Woodland Garden, Rain Garden
• Companion Plants: Maiden Hair Fern, Wild Ginger, Virginia Bluebells, Wild Geranium