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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Description
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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
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.
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:
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:
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.