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.

A cluster of variegated green leaves with lighter edges and darker centers.
Green leaves with white variegated edges.
Close-up of variegated green and white leaves with serrated edges.
A garden with green foliage and small blue flowers, alongside stepping stones.
A stone pathway surrounded by green ground cover plants with small blue flowers.

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
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Botanic Name

Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum'

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Pronunciation

ee-guh-POH-dee-um pod-uh-GRAR-ee-uh

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Mature Height

8 to 12 in.

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Mature Spread

1 to 2 ft., spreads by rhizomes

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Water usage
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.

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Flower Color

white

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Bloom time

summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Europe

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Light Requirements

part shade, shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 9,500 ft.

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