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Comanthosphace japonica 'Golden Angel'

Also Known As

  • Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Gold Angel'
  • Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Golden Angel'
  • Gold Angel Japanese Shrub Mint
  • Japanese Shrub Mint

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Comanthosphace japonica 'Golden Angel' plant details

Comanthosphace japonica 'Golden Angel' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Comanthosphace japonica 'Golden Angel'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fall color, foliage plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Comanthosphace japonica 'Golden Angel'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We're always looking for easy to grow and happy foliage plants for the shade garden and Leucosceptrum 'Gold Angel' fits the bill. Commonly called Japanese Shrub Mint, 'Gold Angel' has glowing lemon yellow foliage and forms 3' x 3' mounds. We should mention the creamy yellow salvia like flowers add interest in September and October, and are attractive to bees and butterflies.
This golden yellow-leaved form of this Japanese woodland perennial lights up the woodland garden all season long and is then topped with spikes of soft yellow flowers in fall. Said to be one of the prettiest foliage plants for brightening the shade garden. Light shade or morning sun.
This little known plant is a Japanese mint relative that grows in a nice clump to 3 feet. Fast growing but not aggressive, this gives substance to the shade garden. Great with hostas. This golden variety lightens up the shade garden beautifully
Japanese Shrub Mint - A golden yellow leaf variety of this woodland perennial for lt shade or morning sun. Brightens up the shade garden with spikes of soft yellow flowers in late summer thru fall. Grows 2-3 ft. Hardy zone 5-8

Gardening facts about Comanthosphace japonica 'Golden Angel' plant

How to Grow Comanthosphace japonica 'Golden Angel'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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