Bishop's Weed

Bishop's Weed Care

Aegopodium Podagraria

What is the plant

If you’re looking for a ground cover that thrives in deep shade where grass and other plants refuse to grow, look no further than snow on the mountain plant (Ageopodium podograria). Also called bishop’s weed or goutweed, the shallow roots of this quick-growing, deciduous ground cover sit above those of most companion plants so that they don’t interfere with their growth. Solid green varieties provide a lush, uniform appearance, and variegated forms have white highlights that glisten in deep shade.

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Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

max 9b

Difficulty

Easy

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Bishop’s weed should be watered once a week so the soil retains just enough moisture to make it grow.To avoid overwatering, allow the top part of the soil to dry out before you water the plant.This will also prevent the roots from rotting.
Pruning
Remove flower heads as they expire to prevent the plants from setting and dispersing seeds.
Fertilizer
For fertilizer, use organic matter such as manure or compost to improve the quality of poor soil.

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Sunlight
The plant flowers between May and June, but it can grow through August. While it can withstand extreme conditions, bishop’s weed can burn out if it is exposed to direct sunlight for prolonged periods.
Soil
Plant the bishop's weed plants 1 foot apart in average soil with good drainage; blend a few inches of organic matter, such as compost, manure or leaf mold, with the native soil to improve drainage and fertility if you have poor soil.
Temperature
The seeds require a bit of cold to germinate, and those allowed to grow in moist soil around 40° degrees Fahrenheit (5° C) can germinate within a year after planting.