Burtt's Ground Elder Plant Care
Aegopodium burttii Nasir
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With its striking silver and green variegated leaves, this plant originating from Turkey is a standout in any garden. Plant collectors are drawn to Aegopodium burttii for its unique coloration and ability to thrive in shady conditions.
Every 7–14 days
Part shade to full shade
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Burtt's Ground Elder?
Water Burtt's Ground Elder every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it part shade to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Burtt's Ground Elder Native To?
What Is the Burtt's Ground Elder?
Burtt's Ground Elder (Aegopodium burttii) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Aegopodium genus. Burtt's Ground Elder is native to northern Pakistan.
Burtt's Ground Elder displays a spreading groundcover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Burtt's Ground Elder produces small white umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Burtt's Ground Elder?
Aegopodium burttii requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Burtt's Ground Elder Need?
Burtt's Ground Elder thrives in part shade to full shade. Avoid placing Burtt's Ground Elder in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Part shade to full shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Burtt's Ground Elder Prefer?
Aegopodium burttii grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Burtt's Ground Elder prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Burtt's Ground Elder?
Moist, well-draining soil with high organic content. Good drainage is essential for Burtt's Ground Elder to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Burtt's Ground Elder?
Feed Burtt's Ground Elder every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Burtt's Ground Elder?
Divide and replant every 2-3 years. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Burtt's Ground Elder?
Burtt's Ground Elder can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to goutweed plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Burtt's Ground Elder Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Mildly toxic if ingested
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Burtt's Ground Elder?
Burtt's Ground Elder is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Burtt's Ground Elder is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Aegopodium genus — compare its care with other Aegopodium species on PlantoScan.
Aegopodium is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Burtt's Ground Elder copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aegopodium burttii Nasir, family Apiaceae (first published in Fl. W. Pakistan 20: 68 (1972)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Burtt's Ground Elder is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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