Description: An unusual, spreading perennial for dappled shade. Common name is in reference to a former use of the plant in the treatment of gout. Aegopodium podagraria Common name(s): Ground Elder, Herb Gerard, Bishop's Weed Synonyme(s): N/A Family: Apiaceae Origin: Eurasia, naturalized in North America More infos: Ground Elder is edible. Ingested, the leaves have a diuretic effect and act as a mild sedative. FREE DELIVERY on all orders over £30 (UK Mainland). restricted at the base of a N. or E. facing wall, in any soil. It is commonly used for soup. This Variegated Ground Elder is grown primarily for its striking leaves to be used only as an ornamental ground cover plant. It has variegated creamy white-and-green foliage with white flowerheads during summer. Shopping Cart Software by BigCommerce. New shoots should be dug up and destroyed. It has variegated creamy white-and-green foliage with white flowerheads during summer. Yes, the variegated ground elder, usually called snow-on-the-mountain, is edible. An unusual, spreading perennial for dappled shade. However, Aegopodium podagraria readily spreads over large areas of ground by underground rhizomes. Whether you call it goutweed (as we will here), ground elder, bishop’s weed or any one of over its dozen other common names, Aegopodium podagraria is one of the most common groundcovers used in our gardens… and also one of the most pernicious weeds known to man. [citation needed] It is still found growing in patches surrounding many monastic ruins in Europe, and descriptions of its use are found among monastic writings, such as in Physica by Hildegard von Bingen. The plant was used mainly as a food that could counteract gout. Really difficult to control in a mixed bed or next to the lawn. A lovely variegated form of 'Ground Elder' whose vigour can be just as strong. They typically flower in June. Because of its limited seed dispersal ability, short-lived seed bankand seedlin… [3] Because of its potential impacts on native communities and the difficulty of its control, it has been banned or restricted in some jurisdictions outside its native range, including in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Wisconsin (see Administrative Code NR 40), and Vermont in the USA.[13]. Once established, goutweed is difficult to eradicate. Ground elder is best eaten between February and June when it flowers. This plant has strong smelling long-stalked leaves with tiny white flowers,  it is a good choice if you have an area where nothing else seems to succeed but site carefully, this is difficult to eradicate once established, so don't let this loose in the border. Layer several tarps over the mown section. This attractively variegated form of the pestilential weed, ground elder will spread with almost the same enthusiasm. Common Name(s): Ground elder, variegated bishop's weed. [4][5][6], The fruits are small and have long curved styles. Height 30cm (12"). This species is native to Eurasia, and has been introduced around the world as an ornamental plant, where it occasionally poses an ecological threat as an invasive exotic plant. [19] Hand pulling, raking, and digging followed by monitoring to control goutweed may be effective; however, caution must be taken to remove the entire rhizome and root system. A variegated form is grown as an ornamental plant, though with the advice to keep it isolated. The stems are erect, hollow, and grooved. Aegopodium, Bishop's Weed, Goutweed, Ground Elder, Variegated Snow on the Mountain 'Variegatum' (Aegopodium podagraria) by bonehead Nov 24, 2009 6:55 AM. Place at the corner of a monochrome building to … Design Ideas With its variable shape and coarse texture, the Flamingo Box Elder is a prime candidate for the mixed deciduous-shrub border and for the woods' edge. The upper leaves are ternate, broad and toothed. Mito, T., and T. Uesugi. The flower stems may be removed to keep the patch looking tidy, as well as to prevent self seeding to help control the plant. it is a good choice if you have an area where nothing else seems to succeed but site carefully, this is difficult to eradicate once established, so don't let this loose in the border. Gout weed if given the respect it deserves can be a saving grace for the proper location. 171-191 p. 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Herb: Ground Elder Latin name: Aegopodium podagraria Family: Umbelliferae Medicinal use of Ground Elder: Ground Elder has a long history of medicinal use and was cultivated as a food crop and medicinal herb in the Middle Ages. Dwarf Elder: Ground Elder: Ground Ash: Variegated Ground Elder: Pot Ash: White Ash: General Plant Information ; Life cycle: Perennial: Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade: Water Preferences: Mesic: Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to … Revegetation with other plant materials is recommended. Ground elder, Aegopodium podagraria, is an invasive perennial weed that quickly forms a mass of leaves that out-competes other plants growing nearby. Full sun may cause the leaf edges to brown. We promise to never spam you, and just use your email address to identify you as a valid customer. Opinions are varied about its invasiveness, in ideal conditions it must be restricted by growing in a container. 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