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Densely-packed feathery wands of creamy white flowers resemble the plumage of an exotic bird. Deeply cut foliage remains attractive all summer to provide nice textural contrast. Compact size allows for a choice placement in your perennial border.
Aruncus are perfect for a moist or shady spot along a stream or pond. Guinea-Fowl is a hybrid of A. dioicus and A. aethusifolius from German plant breeder Ernst Pagels.
Note: This is an archive page preserved for informational use. Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.
Minus icon Plant Type Perennials
Minus icon Height "Medium 18-22"""
Minus icon Spacing "Plant 24"" apart"
Minus icon Bloom Time Late Spring to Mid-Summer
Minus icon Sun / Shade Half Sun / Half Shade
Minus icon Growing Zones "4-8"
Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Clay, Acidic
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
Aruncus sylvestris 'Guinea Fowl'
"Aruncus is a stately, shrub-like perennial for a moist or partly shaded spot. Ivory white, Astilbe-like plumes top plants in summer. Perfect for a woodland garden or beside water. Foliage remains attractive all summer."
"May take a season to get going, but once established is long-lived and essentially maintenance free. Rarely required, but if desired may divide every 10 years; however, division tends to be difficult due to tough roots. Trimming spent flowers in midsummer after bloom will stimulate rebloom. Best in moist, rich soil."
Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!
We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!
We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.
