goatsbeard ‘Misty Lace’
Aruncus ‘Misty Lace’ (goatsbeard ‘Misty Lace’) is a shrub-like perennial that has attractive and long-lasting foliage as well as plentiful feathery, white flowers.
Able to tolerate hot and humid summers, this plant prefers medium to wet soils in full sun or partial shade. Aruncus ‘Misty Lace’ blooms in early to mid summer, but this plant continues to add interest to the garden long after its blooms fade. Its dark green, fern-like foliage remains until frost, and its arching seedheads persist throughout winter. This cultivar is compact and tidy.
Botanical Name | Aruncus ‘Misty Lace’ |
Common Name | goatsbeard ‘Misty Lace’ |
Family | Rosaceae |
USDA Zone | 4 thru 7 |
Light Requirement | Full Sun to Part Shade |
Season(s) of interest | spring, summer, fall, winter |
Height and Spread | 1.5-2ft x 1.5-2ft (45-60cm x 45-60cm) |
Flower Color | Creamy White |
Attracts Wildlife | Attracts Pollinators |
Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. Hybrid between Aruncus aesthusifolius (Korea) and Aruncus dioicus (North America, Western and Central Europe, Southern Russia and Caucasus). |
Location in Lurie Garden | Southeast Dark Plate, East Dark Plate |
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