Snow on the Mountain

Aegopodium podagraria

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Perennials: Foliage

Goutweed; Bishop's Weed

Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Half-Hardy: 32°

A popular variegated groundcover that quickly forms a dense, weed-proof carpet, even under difficult growing conditions. A good choice for sites where nothing else seems to succeed. Site carefully, this is difficult to eradicate once established, so don t let this loose in the border! Especially nice in containers. Flower stems may be removed to keep the patch tidy looking, as well as to prevent self-seeding.

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Variegated
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Summer
Habit
Spreading
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Panicle

Characteristics

Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Massed

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Part Shade - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial

Care

Care Level
Low

Behavior and Propagation

Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide