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Bishop's Weed

Aegopodium Podagraria

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Overview

Aegopodium podagraria, commonly called Bishop's Weed or Goutweed, is a fast-growing groundcover reaching 12 to 36 inches in height. Its variegated leaves are light green with creamy edges, offering a striking visual contrast. Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist soil. Caution: Its vigorous growth can be invasive. Ideal for challenging spots where other plants struggle.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 2–8Type Ground cover, Perennial
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — it thrives under a range of light conditions
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — hollow stems that can add a delicate visual appeal to the landscape.<br><br>Ideal for planting zones 3 to 9; butBishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — is often appreciated for its lush foliage and resilience; white umbel flowers atop distinct, image 124Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — Be mindful when introducing this plant to your garden; ideal for challenging spots where other plants, image 90Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — The foliage presents a striking variegation in the cultivar 'Variegatum'; caution: Its vigorous growth can, image 57Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — Be mindful when introducing this plant to your garden; ideal for challenging spots where other plants, image 67Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — white umbel flowers atop distinct; its variegated leaves are light green with creamy edges, offering a, image 129+156

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
2–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

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Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — it thrives under a range of light conditions
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — hollow stems that can add a delicate visual appeal to the landscape.<br><br>Ideal for planting zones 3 to 9; but
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — is often appreciated for its lush foliage and resilience; white umbel flowers atop distinct, image 124
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — Be mindful when introducing this plant to your garden; ideal for challenging spots where other plants, image 90
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — The foliage presents a striking variegation in the cultivar 'Variegatum'; caution: Its vigorous growth can, image 57
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — Be mindful when introducing this plant to your garden; ideal for challenging spots where other plants, image 67
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — white umbel flowers atop distinct; its variegated leaves are light green with creamy edges, offering a, image 129
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — herbaceous perennial well-suited for temperate landscapes where a hearty groundcover is desired; ground cover /
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — commonly called Bishop's Weed or Goutweed; hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — white umbel flowers atop distinct; its variegated leaves are light green with creamy edges, offering a, image 60
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — it thrives under a range of light conditions; from full sun to full shade, image 85
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — However, it tolerates a variety of soil types, making it a flexible choice for many garden situations; native to Europe
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — Care should be taken to control its spread; hollow stems that can add a delicate visual appeal to the, image 134
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — Its variegated leaves are light green with creamy edges, offering a striking visual contrast; however, it, image 72
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — as its vigor can lead to dominance over less aggressive species; bringing brightness to shady spaces, image 114
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — commonly called Bishop's Weed or Goutweed; hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in partial to full shade and, image 47
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — Its variegated leaves are light green with creamy edges, offering a striking visual contrast; however, it, image 141
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — but caution is warranted as it is an aggressive spreader; be mindful when introducing this plant to your, image 79
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — is a fast-growing groundcover reaching 12 to 36 inches in height; the foliage presents a striking, image 117
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — Be mindful when introducing this plant to your garden; ideal for challenging spots where other plants, image 136
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — The foliage presents a striking variegation in the cultivar 'Variegatum'
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — The foliage presents a striking variegation in the cultivar 'Variegatum'; caution: Its vigorous growth can, image 126
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — from full sun to full shade; commonly called Bishop's Weed or Goutweed, image 132
Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — often requiring barriers or regular maintenance to keep it contained; as its vigor can lead to dominance, image 89
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