Description
This plant is commonly called Bishop s weed in reference to the purported resemblance of the leaflet shape to that of a bishop s miter.
Aegopodium podagraria, commonly called goutweed (in its variegarted form) is one of the most popular ground covers for quickly covering large areas. Will rapidly form a continuous mound of attractive foliage typically growing to 8 tall with an indefinite spread.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Aegopodium podagraria Variegatum, bishops weed |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 0.50 to 1.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | white and insignificant |
| Bloom Time | May to June |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Bishops weed care
Snow on the mountain plant is hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 through 9.
Growing Aegopodium is easy in the right location.
It tolerates almost any soil as long as it is well-drained, and needs full or partial shade.
Shade is particularly important in areas with hot summe
In locations with mild summer temperatures, snow on the mountain ground cover won, t mind some morning sun.
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Dry to medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 13 to 18 degrees |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Bishops weed special feature
Best in a pure, contained planting where it can be allowed to grow and spread solely as a ground cover.
Bishops weed uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
- Its generally kep indoor in living room and in terrac area
Medicinal Use:
- Ayurvedic