'Chantilly Lace' Goatsbeard (Aruncus)
Perennial
- Space-saving goatsbeard - perfect for small gardens.
- Blooms profusely, even in shade.
- Deer-resistant perennial from Proven Winners!
- Soft, fluffy white plume flowers.
- Zones 3-7, sun/part sun/shade, 32" tall x 48" wide at maturity.
ZONE
EXPOSURE
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Description
Details
Patent: USPP 30,740
Common name: Goatsbeard
Zone: 3 - 7
Sun exposure: Sun (with sufficient moisture, 6+ hours sun), Part-sun (4-6 hours sun), Shade (<4 hours sun)
Height x width: 24-32" tall X 40-48" wide
Flower color: Creamy white
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Late spring-Early summer
Bloom time: Spring, summer
Features: Wet soils, space savers, rain gardens, Proven Winners, native, low flammability, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants
Uses: Shade gardens, native plant gardens, wildlife gardens, flower gardens.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun to part shade. It prefers part shade in the warmer, southern part of its growing range. Plants will be smaller and require more water in sunnier spots than shadier ones.
Water: Medium to wet. Foliage decline can occur rapidly if soils are permitted to dry out.
Spacing: Plant 3-4 ft apart
Fertilizing: None required; if desired, apply a granular garden fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: Stems of the plants should be cut back to the ground in the autumn.
Maintenance & pruning: Removing faded flower stalks will not prolong bloom. Pruning is not necessary, except to remove damaged or unattractive foliage.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Nice and bushy!
Just got my plants delivered, within anticipated time frame and very well packaged but was extremely disappointed to see that the plants are SO small, even for a 1 quart pot. Don’t think I will ever by online again.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
All my plants are big and wonderful
I planted this Chantilly Lace Goatsbeard from Great Garden Plants last September in my northern Wisconsin woodlands garden (read: lots of munching deer). Look at it in early June! A beautiful plant, ready to bloom. Just spectacular. And, importantly, the deer are leaving it alone.
The plants started growing almost immediately. The did get burnt by the New Mexico high desert sun despite being in the shade until about 11:00am. Then we got hit with a hail storm. Some of the plants still look pretty good. Other are a bit beat up but I'm hopeful!
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Arrived in perfect condition.
Packaged nicely! All healthy.
Received my plants late Thursday afternoon and by Saturday the ‘Chantilly Lace’ Goatsbeard was completely brown and obviously dead. The other 7 plants in my order are doing well and thriving. Very disappointed.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I am first time customer and I am SO pleased with the 3 plants I ordered! 2 Clematis that are healthy and full and a perennial that is in great healthy shape too! I will definitely order again.
Received my beautiful plants and have them planted where they are already showing signs of blooming.
The plants, due to time of year, haven’y grown an haven’t bloomed. check back next spring.
Very pleased with my order, it came quickly and in good condition. Thank You
Happy
Arrived in very healthy condition. I planted it about a month ago, so far so good. I have bought many plants from here and they have all been very healthy when I received them. I take them out of packaging right away, give them a good watering and let them sit for a few days to get rid of the shock from transport. Plant them and they are all doing fantastic! I will definitely be buying more from them.
Healthy plants
i purchased 4 plants. They arrived healthy and adapted to their new environment like champs!
Two plants were very heathy and flourishing..One was not and died.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
All plants failed to survive even though planted as indicated. This was a 2nd purchase from Great Gardens with poor outcomes
I have done mail order before, and have been so disappointed. The plants that I have ordered from you have been packaged well, look great, and have settled into their new home flawlessly. Thank you!
Plants are doing okay.
Goatsbeard arrived in great health. I planted in with a day or two and all 4 are doing great. I actually have a blossom on one of the little darlings - after only about a month in the ground.
Although I am really happy with the plants I felt a little taken by the ordering. I did the BOGO deal, but apparently that only applied to one plant. I bought 3 and got one free. I was expecting to pay for 2 and get two. Beware.
Hello! We're sorry you had trouble with checkout. When we offer BOGO sales, you need to add plants to your cart in increments of two. If you ever have trouble or questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] or 877-477-4769 and we will happily make sure your order is exactly how you're expecting it. Happy Gardening!
The plants arrived in great condition and were well-protected by the packaging. I bought 4 of these total and all 4 are doing great
The plant I received was healthy and beautiful! It was packaged well and came through the shipping process in fantastic shape! I would not hesitate to order again from this company.
Because the plants usually arrive very healthy, though on the small side, and are shipped quickly and efficiently. The only exception was the dwarf nine barks I ordered, which were pretty wilted. I think they will survive though, and GGP included a grass as a gift. Everything I ordered earlier in the season was very healthy, particularly the goatsbeard.
'Chantilly Lace' Goatsbeard
You didn’t ask about the Vanilla Spice. You advertise it as deer resistant but the deer feasted on it from day one. Goats beard was ok
Hello Larry!
While Vanilla Spice® summersweet is deer resisant, deer will eat anything if they are hungry enough! Deer often choose to avoid plants like Vanilla Spice® summersweet and other deer resistant plants but they do not 100% repel hungry deer. We're sorry to hear that they feasted on your new plant, if you have any other questions or concerns about your plants don't hesitate to reach out to our team.
Love the plant and flowers. Everything I bought thrived and looks great! They came in neatly and carefully packed. This online store will be my favorite one moving on!