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BISHOP'S WEED
Aegopodium podagraria
'Variegata'
AKA: Snow On the Mountain
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THIS PLANT IS PROHIBITED IN THESE STATES: CT, ME, MA, VT, WI (Details)
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Hardiness Zone: 4-9 · Mature Height: 6-12 Inches · Mature Spread: 12-18 Inches
Buy Bishop's Weed Online. Bishop's Weed, also known as Snow On the Mountain is a very tough and quick-to-spread, low-growing, white and green variegated groundcover. It prefers afternoon shade and thrives in most any soil conditions. Works very well in developed areas with borders or boundaries, however if planted in restrained areas and left unattended, it can become invasive.
Family: Apiaceae · Common Name: Bishop's Weed
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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BISHOP'S WEED Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Flower Type*
| • | Single Blooming |
Fruit Type*
| • | Non-Edible Fruit |
Growth Habit*
| • | Prostrate Growing/Groundcover |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Water Use |
| • | Moist |
| • | Well-Drained |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
Sun Exposure*
| • | Prefers Morning Sun Only in Northern States |
| • | Prefers Morning Sun Only in Southern States |
Uses*
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Erosion Control |
| • | Groundcover |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Partial Sun |
Invasiveness
| • | Moderately |
4 review(s) for BISHOP'S WEED
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BISHOP'S WEED Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Aegopodium is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Patricia - Jan 30, 2008
Garfield, AR (Hardiness Zone: 6)
This plant grew in my Kansas garden were the soil was pure clay. It will grow in sun or shade, though it prefers semi-shade to shade with moist soil or regular watering. It is a spreader and will cover poor soil slopes or hard to grow areas with lush growth. I have always known it by Snow on the Mountain. I am eager to place it in my new garden in Arkansas.
marsha - Aug 16, 2010
(Hardiness Zone: 0)
This is an incredibly aggressive and invasive monster of a plant, spreading rapidly by underground rhizomes and choking out all perennials, including weeds. I live near Toronto, Canada, on Conservation land and it is considered an "alien invader" here. It was on the property when we bought it and has been a constant challenge. It is invading and taking over native plants in the conservation area. I don't know why reputable nurseries even sell it.
Nicole - Jun 21, 2017
Fairport, New York (Hardiness Zone: 5)
Don't do it!! This WEED took over our garden! It killed all my coral bells and nearly killed all our columbine, phlox, thrift, clematis etc. It was so bad I had to hire a landscaper to completely gut the whole garden & start anew. DO NOT BUY this plant! You will regret it! BTW some bird gifted us with a single Bishop's Weed plant which multiplied quickly.... we didn't buy it.
Natalia - Jun 18, 2023
Wisconsin (Hardiness Zone: 5)
This is the worst weed ever! Once it reverts to the green variety, it completely takes over, and it’s only a matter of time for that to happen. I’ve had my garden covered with black plastic for two years and it’s still not gone. It can sprout from tiny root fragments, hide under pavers. PLEASE stop selling this well-known nightmare of a plant! Not to mention the damage it can do in natural settings.