Ground Elder
Aegopodium podagraria, Apiaceae
Zones
3–9
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Growing Conditions
Tolerances
Antagonistic Plants
Chinese TallowSapium sebiferum
Chinese Tallow produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit germination and growth of many herbaceous plants including aggressive groundcovers like Ground Elder
Basket WillowSalix viminalisGround elder's aggressive spreading competes with willow root systems
Southern CatalpaCatalpa bignonioidesLarge canopy tree creates dense shade that suppresses ground elder, while catalpa may produce mild allelopathic compounds
Alkanet Dye PlantAlkanna tinctoriaGround elder's aggressive spreading habit can overwhelm and suppress slower-growing dye plants through root competition
Common Questions
What zones does Ground Elder grow in?
Ground Elder grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.
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