Aegopodium podagraria

Species

Also called ground elder, herb gerard, bishop's weed, goutweed, gout wort, snow-in-the-mountain, English masterwort, wild masterwort

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Aegopodium podagraria
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Typeperennial

“is a versatile and vigorous perennial ground cover” — Goutweed Plant Profile: How to Grow and Care for Aegopodium Podagraria - Fernytide

Lightpartial shade

“It prefers partial shade, consistent moisture, and well-drained soil” — How to Care for bishop's goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria)

Waterregular irrigation, especially during dry spells

“regular irrigation, especially during dry spells” — How to Propagate Ground elder: Complete Propagation Guide | ForwardPlant

Hardiness zones3–8

“Hardiness Zone 3–8” — How to Care for bishop's goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria)

Spacing12–18 in

“Space multiple plants about 12 to 18 inches apart” — Goutweed Plant Profile: How to Grow and Care for Aegopodium Podagraria - Fernytide

Pestsaphids, fungal spots

“watch for aphids or fungal spots” — Goutweed Plant Profile: How to Grow and Care for Aegopodium Podagraria - Fernytide

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