Bishop's Goutweed
4.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
About Bishop's Goutweed
Goutweed is an aggressive plant that forms dense patches by means of its spreading long, white, and branching rhizomes. It has been reported as invasive in natural areas of Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Management options include spraying with herbicides, manually digging or hand-pulling of the plants, and continuously mowing the growth.
Taxonomy
Aegopodium podagraria
Aegopodium
Apiaceae
Apiales
Also known as
Ground elder, Herb gerard, Bishop's weed, Goutweed, Gout wort, Snow-in-the-mountain, English masterwort and Wild masterwort
How to care for Bishop's Goutweed
Water
How often to water your Bishop's Goutweed
every 9
Bishop's Goutweed needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Bishop's Goutweed in your home
a window
Bishop's Goutweed may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bishop's Goutweed in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Bishop's Goutweed
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bishop's Goutweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Bishop's Goutweed can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
Bishop's Goutweed prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Bishop's Goutweed may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Bishop's Goutweed is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
Bishop's Goutweed is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
Growth Pattern
Bishop's Goutweed grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Bishop's Goutweed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Bishop's Goutweed can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Bishop's Goutweed
Bishop's Goutweed
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 2
Easy to propagate 2
Large, lush leaves 1
Blooms easily 1
Survivor 1
02/28/2022
I wish this app had a way to indicate that this plant is actually growing outside not in a pot. I realize this is a houseplant app, so it is not surprising. This plant grows everywhere without any assistance. Good luck not having it grow everywhere! It is beautiful and I do intend to bring a little piece inside and see how contained growing suits it.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Easy to propagate
Survivor
12/28/2021
I dug this plant up from my backyard and stuck it in soil as a baby with one set of leaves. Since then it has produced two more sets of leaves with beautiful variegation. I keep it about 6 inches from grow lights and have a layer of spagnum moss covering the top of the soil and it thrives
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
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