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Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum'
(Bishop's Weed, Goutweed, Ground Elder, Herb Gerald, Snow-in-the-Mountain)
(Bishop's Weed, Goutweed, Ground Elder, Herb Gerald, Snow-in-the-Mountain)
(Bishop's Weed, Goutweed, Ground Elder, Herb Gerald, Snow-in-the-Mountain)
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant
is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist
soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Origin: Non native
Family: Apiaceae (Carrot)
Light: Sun-part shade/part-full shade
Height: 1-2'
Spacing: 1.5-2'
Blooms: White, late Spring
Foliage: Showy, herbaceous, variegated
Soil: Well-drained, moist, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline
Water: Moderate
Uses: Ornamental, hanging basket, containers, ground covers, foliage, mass plant
Propagation: Seeds, rootball divisions
Caution: Plant can be invasive. Plant can cause skin allergy - wear gloves when handling
Comments: Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum' or Bishop's Weed or Goutweed or Ground Elder or Herb Gerald or Snow-in-the-Mountain is a low growing perennial with a fast spreading, dense, rhizomatous growth habit. It is a non-native of USA. In late Spring or early Summer, Bhishop's Weed produces long stalks of terminal white flowerheads appear above basal leaves, followed later by seeds. Bees, beetles and small flies help pollinate the flowers. Aegopodium podagraria has showy variegated foliage of cream and green. It is easily propagated from sees or rootball divisions. Goutweed thrives best in well-drained, moist, acidic or alkaline soil in a partly shaded environment. It is carefree and is a self-seeder. Herb Gerald is very eye-catching grown as a groundcover under taller shrubs or trees. It can quickly cover an vast area with its rhizomatous roots, forming an attractive carpet. Ground Elder is much sought after by gardeners for its ornamental value. It can be grown in a hanging basket or container to control its spread. Snow-in-the-Mountain stops foot traffic. It is an attention getter.
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant
is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist
soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Family: Apiaceae (Carrot)
Light: Sun-part shade/part-full shade
Height: 1-2'
Spacing: 1.5-2'
Blooms: White, late Spring
Foliage: Showy, herbaceous, variegated
Soil: Well-drained, moist, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline
Water: Moderate
Uses: Ornamental, hanging basket, containers, ground covers, foliage, mass plant
Propagation: Seeds, rootball divisions
Caution: Plant can be invasive. Plant can cause skin allergy - wear gloves when handling
Comments: Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum' or Bishop's Weed or Goutweed or Ground Elder or Herb Gerald or Snow-in-the-Mountain is a low growing perennial with a fast spreading, dense, rhizomatous growth habit. It is a non-native of USA. In late Spring or early Summer, Bhishop's Weed produces long stalks of terminal white flowerheads appear above basal leaves, followed later by seeds. Bees, beetles and small flies help pollinate the flowers. Aegopodium podagraria has showy variegated foliage of cream and green. It is easily propagated from sees or rootball divisions. Goutweed thrives best in well-drained, moist, acidic or alkaline soil in a partly shaded environment. It is carefree and is a self-seeder. Herb Gerald is very eye-catching grown as a groundcover under taller shrubs or trees. It can quickly cover an vast area with its rhizomatous roots, forming an attractive carpet. Ground Elder is much sought after by gardeners for its ornamental value. It can be grown in a hanging basket or container to control its spread. Snow-in-the-Mountain stops foot traffic. It is an attention getter.
Comments: Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum' or Bishop's Weed or Goutweed or Ground Elder or Herb Gerald or Snow-in-the-Mountain is a low growing perennial with a fast spreading, dense, rhizomatous growth habit. It is a non-native of USA. In late Spring or early Summer, Bhishop's Weed produces long stalks of terminal white flowerheads appear above basal leaves, followed later by seeds. Bees, beetles and small flies help pollinate the flowers. Aegopodium podagraria has showy variegated foliage of cream and green. It is easily propagated from sees or rootball divisions. Goutweed thrives best in well-drained, moist, acidic or alkaline soil in a partly shaded environment. It is carefree and is a self-seeder. Herb Gerald is very eye-catching grown as a groundcover under taller shrubs or trees. It can quickly cover an vast area with its rhizomatous roots, forming an attractive carpet. Ground Elder is much sought after by gardeners for its ornamental value. It can be grown in a hanging basket or container to control its spread. Snow-in-the-Mountain stops foot traffic. It is an attention getter.
USDA Zones: 3-8
USDA Zones: 3-8
JennysGarden.com...Plant images and gardening descriptions of Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum' (Bishop's Weed, Goutweed, Ground Elder, Herb Gerald, snow-in-the-Mountain) growing in
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JennysGarden.com...Plant images and gardening descriptions of Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum' (Bishop's Weed, Goutweed, Ground Elder, Herb Gerald, snow-in-the-Mountain) growing in
Jenny's Garden
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