aegopodium

ground elder, goutweed

this is a weed, it has a rhizomes and deep roots, and grow very easily from the roots. It is very invasive and taken over in the woodlands and on the streetside of the garden. makes a great edging or groundcover for shade. Variegated varieties can add light tones to a dark corner, and they look really nice in pots and windowboxes. It is very commonly planted, and can become a weed in open areas, particularly where there is nothing else covering the ground. In May they shoot up short heads of white flowers, normally to about 18 inches (45 cm).

Classification

• Common Names: ground elder, goutweed

• Family: Apiaceae

• Variety: podagaria

auegopodium podagaria 2.JPG: 2001-06-17 Ground elder leaves

Propagation Notes

• Plant Type: weed

• Propagation: Division

• Hardiness:

• Flowering Season:

grows in shady places.

As its rhizomes are close to the surface of the soil, it is possible to reduce infestations of ground elder by removing it carefully with a garden fork. However, eradicating it completely needs vigilance as the smallest portion of root left in the soil will result in a new plant growing.

aegopodium podagaria.JPG: 2001-06-17 Ground elder