BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 16, 2024
Plants that conveniently fill out an ornamental garden can cause big headaches down the line, in part because of what makes them so successful at growing in your yard. One of those plants that could take over your garden is Bishop’s Weed, also known as goutweed or ground elder. The low-lying, quick-spreading plant widespread throughout Maine was sold by nurseries as a ground cover for years before it was classified as severely invasive. Bishop’s weed may irritate some people’s skin.