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    Dicliptera undulata 'Aureovariegata'

    Also Known As

    • Alternanthera x 'Wavy Yellow'
    • Peristrophe hyssopifolia 'Aureovariegata'
    • Java Marbleleaf
    • Marble Leaf Peristrophe
    • Yellow Fellow

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Dicliptera undulata 'Aureovariegata' plant details

    Dicliptera undulata 'Aureovariegata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dicliptera undulata 'Aureovariegata'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: acanthaceae, amaranthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, showy, spreading, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dicliptera undulata 'Aureovariegata'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Also known as "Alliigator Weed" or "Parrot Leaf". A spreading plant with narrow oval green and yellow variegated leaves that have a wavy edge. Likes moist well drained soil growing 6-8" in sun to part shade. A tropical plant with brilliant colorful foliage that produces small orchid to lavender flowers at the tips. Great for mixed containers. Easy and quite unusual.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Dicliptera undulata 'Aureovariegata' plant

    How to Grow Dicliptera undulata 'Aureovariegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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