Comanthosphace stellipila 'Variegatum' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Comanthosphace stellipila 'Variegatum'
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Comanthosphace stellipila 'Variegatum'
USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A splashy little Japanese mint, with brushstrokes of yellow variegation, grows about 20" tall in the woodland garden. Spikes of mauve flowers are a welcome addition to the fall garden. Minimum temperature: -20 °F
Variegated Japanese Shrub Mint - A woodland perennial for lt shade to morning sun growing up to 18" and hardy in zone 5-8. A Japanese mint with Splashy yellow variegation. In late summer, pink to mauve spikes of flowers arise from the leaf axils.
The tri-colour leaves (lime green, yellow and green) of this selection light up the woodland garden all season long culminating in spikes of pink flowers in fall. A beautiful way of brightening up the shade garden. Light shade or morning sun.