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Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum'

Variegated Goutweed

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Linda Engstrom,JJ Neilson

 

Description

Variegated Goutweed is a perennial groundcover. The leaflets are edged white. Set plants 1' apart. The leaflets may get scorched if in full sun but can be sheared off if burned. This plant is used for its foliage, not for its flowers. It is beautiful in shaded areas and can spread vigorously.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Grey Green, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Allergenic, Invasive

Design Styles

Meadow, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.