Architectural foliage and feathery white plumes for cool, generous shade plantings.
Goat's beard is a substantial woodland perennial with fern-like leaves and creamy white flower plumes. It gives shaded borders the scale and airy bloom of a small shrub.
Plant details
Sun
Part shade, Full shade
Moisture
Moist
Height
120–180 cm
Spread
90–150 cm
Hardiness zone
3–7
Bloom months
Jun, Jul
Flower colour
White, Cream
Foliage colour
Green
Foliage type
Deciduous
Good to know
Pollinator friendly
Deer resistant
Native
Care
Plant in part shade in deep, humus-rich soil that stays evenly moist. Water during dry weather, mulch to protect soil moisture, and cut old stems to the ground after frost.
