Snow-on-the-Mountain
Snow-on-the-mountain is an aggressive, fast-growing plant that is capable of forming a thick groundcover in part shade or full shade.
Although it produces small white flowers in flat umbels, its main ornamental feature is its variegated leaves. The leaves have medium green centers and creamy white margins.
If planted amongst other plants, its aggressive nature will outcompete other flowers and groundcovers. Plant it in an area where you don't mind it taking over and spreading. Can be effective for covering the ground under trees, if watered regularly.
Snow-on-the-Mountain
Snow-on-the-mountain is an aggressive, fast-growing plant that is capable of forming a thick groundcover in part shade or full shade.
Although it produces small white flowers in flat umbels, its main ornamental feature is its variegated leaves. The leaves have medium green centers and creamy white margins.
If planted amongst other plants, its aggressive nature will outcompete other flowers and groundcovers. Plant it in an area where you don't mind it taking over and spreading. Can be effective for covering the ground under trees, if watered regularly.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum'
Pronunciation
ee-guh-POH-dee-um pod-uh-GRAR-ee-uh
Mature Height
8 to 12 in.
Mature Spread
1 to 2 ft., spreads by rhizomes
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
white
Bloom time
summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Europe
Light Requirements
part shade, shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 9,500 ft.
Performance
Snow-on-the-mountain is growing in the shade of building at the Xeriscape Garden. It has filled in to create a solid groundcover underneath a golden raintree.
Occasionally the leaves have scorched on the edges during drought conditions. It has always been quite resilient and outgrown any adverse conditions.
Maintenance
Snow-on-the-mountain requires little maintenance. If the leaves scorch on the edges in a dry spell, it can be sheared to the ground to encourage a flush of new leaves.
Cut dead stems to ground level in spring before new growth begins.