Bishops Plant - A Beautiful Varigated Leaf Groundcover

Welcome to TN Nursery YouTube channel. Today, let's talk about Bishop's Weed. Bishop's Weed plant, Ground Elder, Agapodium podagraria, commonly known as Ground Elder, is a flowering plant belonging to the carrot family Apiaceae that grows in shady locations. This plant's other common names include Herb Gerard, Bishop's Weed, Goutweed, Goutwort, Snow-in-the-Mountain, English Masterwort, and Wild Masterwort. This plant is a perennial herb native to Europe, Northern Asia, and Siberia. It is an ornamental plant native to the United States. Even though it grows in harsh conditions, it is a straightforward plant. It prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil in its ideal environment, though it can tolerate periods of drought. Emerging in late summer and autumn, the fruits are small and have a long bent shape reminiscent of pears. It blooms during the spring and early summer. Many pollination-inducing insects frequently visit the plant due to its rich organic flowers. You can use this plant to treat digestive disorders asthma, chest pain, kidney stones, and fluid retention, among other conditions. Some people use these plants to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo by applying them directly to the skin. Experts recommend cutting it back and covering the entire area with black plastic to eradicate this plant. Bishop's Weed is for sale at Tennessee Wholesale Nursery, with low prices and fast shipping. Thanks for watching!