Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum' (bishop's weed) bears white and fragrant blossoms during early summer. This herbaceous perennial is a thicket in form and has variegated greyish green and faded green foliage that is showy, matte, medium textured and fragrant.
Typical Uses
Container, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics
Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions
The growth rate of Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum' (bishop's weed) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum' (bishop's weed) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
