Aruncus dioicus 'Whirlwind' | goat's beard

All Goat's Beard have lovely fern-like foliage topped by creamy plumes of flowers in mid-summer. These tough, yet elegant plants thrive in most garden conditions - plant them in sun or shade, moist or dry soils. The flower plumes dry beautifully on the plant and will provide interest throughout winter, but will need to be cut down with shears in the spring.

A. dioicus is a statuesque yet versatile plant. It is grand enough to stand on its own as a lawn specimen, works beautiful within a general garden setting, and can be incorporated into wilder parts of the garden. 

'Whirlwind' is a highly ornamental variety with a graceful habit and finely dissected foliage. It is slightly smaller than the species and grows a bit more slowly, but it is durable and extremely long lived. 

Zones: 2 to 9
Family: Rosaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 48 to 60 in.
Spread: 12 to 18 in.
Exposure: full sun to part shade 
Soil: moist, average 
Bloom Time: May to July
Native Range: cultivar. Species is native to Europe to Russia, Caucasus and North America.