Variegated Bishops Weed is one of the fastest growing drought proof ground covers
Variegated Bishops Weed thrives in sand and clay
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Variegated Bishops Weed is one of the fastest growing drought proof ground covers
Variegated Bishops Weed thrives in sand and clay
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Variegated Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium)

Perennial

  • Variegated foliage lightens up any space.
  • Lacy white flowers in late spring make a nice cut flower.
  • Resistant to deer, insects, and disease.
  • Durable and low maintenance, no green thumbs required!
  • Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 6-12″ tall x 12-18" wide at maturity.
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Size: One Quart
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Description

Variegated bishop's weed (Aegopodium podagraria) is the perfect addition to your garden if you want a fast-growing ground cover that transforms your space. The variegated foliage is bound to catch your attention by adding light green and white colors to sunny or shady areas. In the summer, white flowers resemble Queen Anne's lace, reaching heights up to 14" tall. Did we mention how low maintenance it is? It's highly adaptable and succeeds in nearly all soil, even through periods of drought.  Fill those tough-to-grow spaces, whether it's in dense shade, between pavement, or on a slope.  Don't worry about weeding so much, as the dense foliage serves as a weed-suppressing carpet in your garden! All you have to do is plant and enjoy. Since it grows so vigorously, variegated bishop's weed is considered an invasive plant. The best way to keep it under control is by growing it between pavement or in containers. Flower stems can also be cut before the seeds set to reduce the spread.

Details

Botanical name: Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum'
Common name: Bishop's weed, goutweed, ground elder, gout wort, snow-in-the-mountain
Zone: 4-9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun), part-sun (4-6 hours sun), shade (< 4 hours sun)
Height x width: 6-14" X 18"
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Variegated with light green and white
Season of interest: Early summer
Bloom time: Summer
Features: Wet soils, suitable for slopes, low flammability, heat tolerant, ground covers, dry soils, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Container gardening, edging, erosion control, ground cover, slopes, massing, naturalizing, waterside, woodland

How to Grow

Soil: Adaptable to nearly any soil type.
Light: Grows happily in sun, part-sun, or shade.
Water: Easily grown in dry, average, or wet soils.
Spacing: Plant 12- 18 inches apart. They will quickly grow and fill the space in-between.
Fertilizing: Fertilizing is not required unless your plant shows signs of nutrient deficiency, like yellowing leaves.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed.
Maintenance & pruning: Remove old foliage in the spring. If the foliage is sparse, plants may be mowed to stimulate new growth. Flowers can be cut at the end of blooming to reduce seed spread.

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Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.

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M.J. (New York)
looks good in a pot

After some research, I decided to plant the bishops weed in a large plant pot in a shady bare area in my garden. I was concerned if the plant would be too invasive to plant in the ground as I have a small shady garden with several low growing plants and shrubs. The plant is doing great and I look forward to see how it will fill in the pot come springtime. I plan to plant annuals in the ground around the pot come springtime (impatiens?) which I think will complement the bishops weed. It does brighten up a shady spot!

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L.O. (Colorado)
Great quality of plants

Unbelievable plants and the shipping was amazing. All arrived in excellent condition!

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K.L. (Georgia)
Beautiful plants and size

Absolutely thrilled over size of plants how well they were packaged and how fast I got them.

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P.F. (Indiana)

Great landscaping ground cover grows fast and spreads nicely

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V.A.S. (Michigan)
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I received these plants and they were very healthy and ready to plant. Will order from this vendor again

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P.F. (Indiana)
Excellent

Best ground cover I’ve planted

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L.M.

It died

Hello Lynn! I'm sorry to hear you're not having success with your new plants. We offer a 30 day guarantee on all of our plants. If you're having any issues don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help!

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E.

Re: Variegated bishop's weed (Aegopodium podagraria) - I live in Planting Zone 6a; if I were to plant this plant now (late September) will it make it through the winter? Should I wait till Spring to plant it? Thx!

Great Garden Plants

Thank you for reaching out to us! Fall or Spring is a great time for planting! The rule of thumb for fall planting is to get the plants in the ground 6 weeks before the first HARD frost in your area. he rule of thumb when planting in the spring is to make sure the threat of frost is gone in your area. If you are not sure when that date is, you can check with your local nursery. It is always good to put a layer of mulch after planting, it keeps the ground warmer if you get a late frost, while also keeping the weeds at bay.

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S.

Can I buy the variegated Bishops weed in the 32 plug flats? I need like 200 plants.

Great Garden Plants

Hello! Thank you for your question. We only have Variegated Bishop's Weed available in a one quart pot.

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P.

My neighbor has this. I never see white flowers. Ur picture doesn't show any. Do these flowers fall off and u have just the leaves which is what I m looking for. Thanks in advance.

Great Garden Plants

Thank you for contacting us! This plant is grown for its variegated foliage. They do indeed bloom with white flowers. They don't bloom prolifically. You can easily remove the stems.

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C.A.

Is this the same as edible gout weed?

Great Garden Plants

It is the same species as the edible goutweed, but this variety is bred and grown for ornamental purposes. We recommend using it as an ornamental instead of eating it!

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T.W.

I am looking to purchase variegated bishops weed to fill in an existing bed of this plant. My raised brick bed is sparse and I will need several plants to spruce it up. I am confused on the pricing and quantity of plants to purchase. I think I am misunderstanding the website. Does one quart purchased receive 3 to 5 plants? I will need at least 10 to 15 plants to fill in my bed. How many quarts would I need to purchase?

Great Garden Plants

One quart is one plant. We offer pricing breaks when you buy 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, etc. quarts. If you need 10-15 plants for your planting, you should add that quantity to your cart and quantity discount will apply automatically.