| Description | One of the larger growing shade tolerant plants. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (a-RUN-kus) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-7 |
| Sunlight | semi-shade |
| Moisture | prefers moist but will tolerate average conditions |
| Soil & Site | prefers rich moist soil, but will tolerate normal soils |
| Flowers | Very large plume-like panicles of white/creamy flowers. It is a dioecious plant, meaning there are male and female plants. Both produce ornamental flowers but the showier males make better garden plants. |
| Leaves | light green, bi or tripinnately compound |
| Dimensions | A large plant reaching 4-5' tall by 4-5' spread. |
| Maintenance | Very little is needed besides normal upkeep. |
| Propagation | seeds, division |
| Native Site | Europe, Asia , North America |
| Misc Facts | A great, large plant for the shaded areas of the garden. |
| Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills) |
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