Goat's beard forms a tall, bushy clump topped with feathery cream flowers, giving height to moist woodland borders.
- Height
- 91–183 cm / 3–6 ft
- Spread
- 60–122 cm / 2–4 ft
- Light
- Shade / Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Spring, Summer
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- USDA zones
- 3a–7b
Planting
Choose fertile, moisture-retentive soil and partial shade in warmer climates. Protect it from strong afternoon sun, and allow enough room at the back of a border for its mature clump.
Care
Keep the soil from drying out. Cut back after flowering for bushier growth, and divide in early spring when required, keeping a growth bud on each section.
Before planting: It can take two or three growing seasons to reach its full size.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Goat's beard: Meneekre bloem · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
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