Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum'

Snow-on-the-Mountain

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Common Name:

Snow-on-the-Mountain

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Yellow Green Variegated

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

25 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Snow-on-the-Mountain (Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum') - Description

The Snow-on-the-Mountain, Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum' is a vigorous spreader that will create a beautiful display in that difficult shady location. It can also be planted in a large tub or decorative container where it can be contained for an attractive exhibit. As a variegated version of Bishops Weed, 'Variegatum' has light green and white leaves that produce umbrella-shaped clusters of tiny, lacy, creamy white flowers that bloom in early summer.

Snow-on-the-Mountain (Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum') - Blooming

Flowers in the summer, but they are mostly insignificant and it is recommended to remove the flowering stems to prevent volunteers from sprouting.

Snow-on-the-Mountain (Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum') - Growth

Not fussy about sunlight as it can grow well in full sun or shade. Bishop's Weed is called a "weed" for a reason as it is a very fast growing ground cover. Best contained with an underground barrier that will prevent the spread of the creeping underground rootstocks.

Snow-on-the-Mountain (Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum') - Planting

Plant 1' apart.

Snow-on-the-Mountain (Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum') - Pest

Japanese beetles and scale insects. Also prone to canker, coral spot, powdery mildew, anthracnose, rust, and leaf blotch.

Snow-on-the-Mountain (Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum') - Interesting facts

Native to the lower 48 states, this perennial is banned in Connecticut and Massachusetts and is considered a "noxious" week in Vermont.