This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: moist, fertile soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: June and July
• Flower colour: creamy-white
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Masses of tiny, creamy-white flowers on arching, wiry stems in June and July and finely divided, fern-like, mid-green leaves. This attractive summer-flowering perennial flourishes in moist soil in sun or partial shade. More compact than the species Aruncus dioicus, it's particularly suitable for small gardens or where border space is limited.
  
  
• Garden care: Cut back the flowered stems back hard to just above ground-level in autumn and apply a generous mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.