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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:50 PM
Aegopodium 'Variegatum'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    This variegated goutweed is one of the most popular ground covers for quickly covering large areas. Will rapidly form a continuous mound of attractive foliage typically growing to 8" tall with an indefinite spread. Unfortunately, once it gets going, it acts like the proverbial snowball going downhill and can be difficult to contain. 'Variegatum' is less invasive than the species, however. Variegated, basal foliage is light green with creamy white margins. Tiny white flowers appear above the foliage in May-June, but are not particularly attractive and are often sheared off by gardeners where practicable.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Easily grown in average, dry to medium,well-drained soils in sun or shade. Foliage will often scorch in hot, dry, full sun conditions. Tolerant of a wide range of soils. Flower heads may be removed to prevent self-seeding and to maintain appearance of the ground cover. Any un-variegated shoots which appear should also be removed as they tend to be more vigorous and can quickly take over a planting.

    Flower Color

    White

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    12-18 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    6-12 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Tolerant of wide range of soils

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Ground cover

    Bloom Time

    May to June

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

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