Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000054
11/12/99
Aegopodium podagaria--Goutweed
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Height: 1 ft Spacing: 9 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: White
Comments: Goutweed is used as a ground cover but can
become a hard to control weed. The plant tolerates shade
and likes a moist soil. Divide in spring or fall. Where
nothing else will grow, this plant will be worth a try.
The flowers (Vis. 1) are not especially ornamental and may
make the plant look untidy.
Cultivars:
'Variegatum' - Green leaves are edged (Vis. 2) with
white.
References for Cultivars: Bailey Nurseries 1999, Walters
Gardens 1999, Lake County Nursery 1999, Wayside Gardens
1999, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1999, Weston Nurseries 1999,
Sheridan Nurseries 1999, Midwest Groundcovers 1999, Willoway
Nurseries 1999.
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