{"product_id":"aruncus-dioicus-goatsbeard","title":"Aruncus dioicus (Goatsbeard (PNW Native))","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stately PNW native perennial of cool-moist forest edges, streambanks, and shaded coastal slopes. A dramatic 4-to-6-foot mound of compound fern-like green foliage crowned in early to mid-summer by airy cream-white plumes that can reach 6 feet tall. Sometimes called 'bride's feathers' (USDA common name) or 'giant astilbe' for its resemblance to a greatly enlarged Astilbe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAruncus is dioecious: male and female flowers are on separate plants. Male plants have showier fuller plumes; female plumes are slightly more drooping. Bees, bumblebees, native bees, and beneficial flies work the tiny cream flowers heavily. The persistent dried plumes provide fall and winter architectural interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherokee, Haihais, Kitasoo, and Thompson peoples used Goatsbeard medicinally for eye medicine, orthopedic aid, gynecological support, and urinary and gastrointestinal uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e in shaded protected plantings; not a salt-spray oceanfront plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with Western Sword Fern, Lady Fern, Hostas, Dicentra formosa, Aquilegia formosa, and Tellima grandiflora for a lush PNW shade border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1-gallon \/ Seven Oaks Natives","offer_id":44009992519768,"sku":"17503608","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-gallon \/ Doak Creek","offer_id":44021017673816,"sku":"05303608","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/aruncus-dioicus-goatsbeard","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}