About

A perennial that forms a dense mound, reaching approximately 90 cm in height. It features finely divided foliage and produces branching clusters of small, star-like, creamy-white flowers in the middle of summer.

About the genus

Aruncus consists of perennial plants that grow in clumps and spread through rhizomes. They feature leaves that are divided pinnately and produce tiny, creamy-white flowers, which are typically unisexual, arranged in sizable terminal panicles.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Aspect
West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H6

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Clump forming
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in moist, fertile soil in full sun
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to sawflies
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free