Bride's Feathers

Carried by 4 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Aruncus dioicus (goat's beard or bride's feathers) is a plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is a herbaceous plant with alternate, pinnately compound leaves, on thin, stiff stems. The flowers are white, borne in summer. This plant can be found throughout Europe, Asia, and eastern and western North America. In the UK it is considered suitable for planting in and around water areas

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

7 ft Tall

Color

White

Flowering season

Summer

Special uses

Deer resistant

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Natural setting

Site type

Moist streambanks

Plant communities

Douglas-Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Alternative names

Common names:

Bride's Feathers

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