| Description | A large plant that grows best in woodland-like sites. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (a-RUN-kus) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-7 |
| Sunlight | part sun to shade, the more sun the greater the need for moisture |
| Moisture | prefers moist but will tolerate average conditions |
| Soil & Site | prefers rich moist soil, will tolerate normal soils, avoid dry |
| Flowers | large plume-like panicles of white/creamy flowers |
| Leaves | light green, bi or tripinnately compound |
| Dimensions | 4-5' tall by 4-5' spread, the size of this plant is in direct relationship to the growing conditions. The hotter, drier the smaller the plant. |
| Propagation | division |
| Misc Facts | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills) |
| Author's Notes | I have never grown A. sinensis, but have grown A. dioicus. Most sources list these two as almost identical plants. Some report A. sinensis blooms a bit later. |
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