How much sunlight does my Buck's-Beard need?

Buck's-Beard may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Buck's-Beard?

Buck's-Beard is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my Buck's-Beard?

Buck's-Beard should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Buck's-Beard?

Buck's-Beard is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Can Buck's-Beard be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Buck's-Beard can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Buck's-Beard?

Buck's-Beard can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Buck's-Beard easy to care for?

Buck's-Beard is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Buck's-Beard?

Buck's-Beard prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Buck's-Beard

Goat's Beard is a native rhizomatous perennial in the rose family found in damp, fertile woods and mountainous areas of eastern USA. It is dioecious with separate male and female plants. The flowers on the male plant are showier with numerous stamens per flower, while the female flower has 3.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aruncus dioicus

Genus

Aruncus

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Goat's beard and Bride's feathers

How to care for Buck's-Beard

Water

How often to water your Buck's-Beard

Buck's-Beard needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.