{"product_id":"snow-on-the-mountain-bishops-weed","title":"Snow on the Mountain Bishop's Weed","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Tough Variegated Groundcover for Difficult Shade\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnow on the Mountain (\u003cem\u003eAegopodium podagraria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegatum'), also called variegated bishop's weed, is one of the toughest groundcovers around, brightening dry, shaded, root-filled ground that defeats nearly everything else with its crisp green-and-white variegated leaves. It forms an attractive, weed-smothering carpet and shrugs off drought, poor soil, and deep shade. \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e it spreads aggressively by underground runners, so plant it only where it can fill a large area or is fully contained by hard edges. Deer-resistant and bulletproof, it's a problem-solver for the toughest spots in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Eagan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAegopodium podagraria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegatum'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 in tall, spreading widely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–9 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade; tolerates some sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen and white variegated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates dry shade and poor soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Traits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery vigorous spreader, deer resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Snow on the Mountain to cover large, difficult shaded areas, dry slopes, and ground beneath trees, or in fully contained beds bordered by pavement, buildings, or deep edging. It is best where its vigorous spread is an asset rather than a problem. Shearing after bloom keeps it fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall. It establishes quickly in almost any conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet plants level with the soil surface, spacing 12–18 inches apart. Water in well. Consider installing a root barrier or planting against a hard edge to limit spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water 1–2 times per week to establish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little supplemental water needed; it's drought tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally unnecessary once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it really spread that aggressively?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's prized for tough spots but can overrun a garden, so plant it only where it's contained or where you want full coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it grow in dry shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's one of the few groundcovers that thrives in dry, deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's a Zone 3 groundcover, fully hardy statewide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor tough shade without the aggressive spread, consider our wild ginger or bugleweeds as alternative groundcovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"4\" (tray of 10)","offer_id":54315378344241,"sku":null,"price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/snow-on-the-mountain-bishops-weed.jpg?v=1779864874","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/snow-on-the-mountain-bishops-weed","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}