Bare Root False Goat’s Beard (Astilbe biternata)

Herbaceous, North American perennial
Description: Small, yellowish-white flowers clustered in loose, feathery, multi-branched spikes which arise on slender stems up to 6’ tall in late spring; serrated, subdivided, medium-green foliage forms a delicate mound
Habit: Flower stems grow up to 6’ high and foliage mounds grow up to 2’ high and 2-3’ wide
Culture: Prefers rich, moist soil and partial shade
Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5

This North American woodland plant is native to the mountain coves of Virginia to Kentucky and Georgia. Although a member of the Saxifrage family, it is often confused with Aruncus (Goat’s Beard) and Filipendula (Meadow Rue), which are of the Rosaceae.

This handsome plant can be grown under the same conditions as the more commonly cultivated Asian Astilbes. False Goat’s Beard was first discovered during the early nineteenth century.

This plant will ship bare root.

Bare root planting tips:

~ If you can't plant immediately, store your plant in a cool location and keep the roots moist or pot in a container with a nursery potting mix from your local garden center.

~ Before planting, let the roots soak for several hours as you prepare the site. You'll want to dig a large enough hole so the root mass can spread out and the plant is at the same soil level as when it was growing in the nursery.

~ Once planted, water it in well and wait a month before fertilizing. Mulching will help to maintain moisture and raise soil temperatures for faster growth.