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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

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) — ground cover / perennial for full or half or shade; often requiring barriers or regular maintenance to keep, image 138

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — Caution: Its vigorous growth can be invasive

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — commonly called Bishop's Weed or Goutweed

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — However, it tolerates a variety of soil types, making it a flexible choice for many garden situations, image 64

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — from full sun to full shade; commonly called Bishop's Weed or Goutweed, image 109

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — often requiring barriers or regular maintenance to keep it contained; as its vigor can lead to dominance, image 135

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — Ideal for challenging spots where other plants struggle; it thrives under a range of light conditions, image 75

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — with leaves splashed in hues of cream and green, image 35

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — native to Europe and Asia; herbaceous perennial well-suited for temperate landscapes where a hearty, image 54

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — with leaves splashed in hues of cream and green, image 81

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — bringing brightness to shady spaces; care should be taken to control its spread, image 59

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — white umbel flowers atop distinct; its variegated leaves are light green with creamy edges, offering a, image 83

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — The foliage presents a striking variegation in the cultivar 'Variegatum'; caution: Its vigorous growth can be invasive

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — with leaves splashed in hues of cream and green, image 58

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — with leaves splashed in hues of cream and green, image 104

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, image 107

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — but caution is warranted as it is an aggressive spreader; be mindful when introducing this plant to your, image 102

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — often requiring barriers or regular maintenance to keep it contained; as its vigor can lead to dominance, image 112

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 139

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — ground cover / perennial for full or half or shade; often requiring barriers or regular maintenance to keep, image 115

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — Its variegated leaves are light green with creamy edges, offering a striking visual contrast; however, it, image 95

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — it thrives under a range of light conditions; from full sun to full shade

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — Hardy in zones 4-9, it thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist soil; is a fast-growing, image 50

Bishop's Weed (Aegopodium Podagraria) — However, it tolerates a variety of soil types, making it a flexible choice for many garden situations

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