Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus), also commonly known as bride's feathers, is a showy perennial native to woodlands and ravines in the eastern United States. In Illinois, it is only found in the wild along the Illinois River. At the 91½ûÂþ, you can find it in June blooming in dappled sunlight along the woodland walk in the Sensory Garden, and also in the Helen and Richard Thomas English Walled Garden. A bold plant with large fronds of divided foliage, it will grow 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, with foot-tall plumes of showy, cream-colored flowers that resemble those of Astilbe. Easy-to-grow goatsbeard needs partial sun; moist, organically rich soil; and lots of space!

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