Aruncus is a genus of clump-forming herbaceous perennial plants in the family Rosaceae.

They are closely related to the genera Filipendula and Spiraea, and are native to mountainous damp woodland in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Creamy white plumes of flowers are produced above veined and toothed leaflets.

Goatsbeard does well in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 4–9 in almost any soil, in sun, or light shade.

Set plants approximately 18 – 24 inches apart.