Aruncus parvulus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Komarov
Source:
rjp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Izv. Bot. Sada Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 30: 203 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987702
Common Names
- Parvulus Aruncus
- Parvulus
- Aruncus Parvulus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aruncus parvulus (also called Dwarf Goat's Beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has deeply lobed, toothed leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aruncus parvulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aruncus parvulus is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Aruncus parvulus can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and can be slow to germinate. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Where to Find Aruncus parvulus
Aruncus parvulus can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.
Species in the Aruncus genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
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