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variegated bishop's weed

Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum' (v)

Genus: Aegopodium
Family: Apiaceae
Common Names: variegated goutweed

About this plant

A deciduous perennial rapidly forming an extensive mat of white-margined leaves, with rather insignificant white flowers in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

A handsome plant for a container, grown in isolation. Not suitable for open ground other than in a wild area. Keep the soil moist to prevent leaf scorch. Sun or part shade is ideal

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Pond MarginsGreenhouseConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years