Aruncus dioicus var. pubescens
Aruncus dioicus var. pubescens
- Native to:
- United States | AR, IA, IL, IN, KY, MO, MS, OH, OK, TN
GBIF: Michael R Ostrowski
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Aruncus
- Species:
- Aruncus dioicus var. pubescens
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 180 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, beneficial insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow or lightly cover. Germination can be erratic even after cold stratification.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch