Misty Lace Goatsbeard

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

2 Feet

Mature Spread

2 Feet

Growing Zones

3 to 8

Misty Lace Goatsbeard may be the perfect plant: it’s hardy and features leafy foliage and lovely flowers. Delicate white flowers have thin, floss-like petals and grow in clusters known as panicles. The flowers of the Aruncus bloom from May through June on top of tall, red stems that hover over lobed, silvery-green foliage.

This hardy plant is both heat- and humidity-tolerant, ensuring it can handle intense summer weather without issue. Feature in a mass planting for a full and leafy look or include in mixed beds or borders for a splash of color and texture. This plant prefers damp conditions, making it a good fit for high moisture areas near streams or ponds. Grow the Misty Lace Goatsbeard as a perennial in USDA zones 3 through 8.

Misty Lace Goatsbeard Care

Plant in rich soil that is medium to wet and has a neutral pH. Goatsbeard needs full sun to partial shade, so select a spot that receives 4 to 6 hours of sunlight. Plants will not bloom as much when grown in partial shade, but the leafy texture will brighten up the area. Water this beauty when the soil begins to dry out.

Apply balanced fertilizer during the spring to encourage new growth. Cut back after flowering is complete.

Misty Lace Goatsbeard Spacing

Misty Lace Goatsbeard is a medium-sized plant at 24 to 30 inches tall and 20 to 24 inches wide. Space this stunner 18 to 22 inches apart for a dense planting.