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    Comanthosphace stellipila 'Variegatum'

    Also Known As

    • Leucosceptrum stellipilum 'Variegatum'
    • Variegated Japanese Shrub Mint

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Comanthosphace stellipila 'Variegatum' plant details

    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'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    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

    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.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    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

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    An obscure Japanese mint with splashy yellow variegation and 18" stems bearing pinky mauve flowers in the leaf axils. ZONE 6

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Comanthosphace stellipila 'Variegatum' plant

    How to Grow Comanthosphace stellipila 'Variegatum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Comanthosphace stellipila 'October Moon'

    aka Comanthosphace stellipilum, Leucosceptrum stellipilum 'October Moon', October Moon Japanese Shrub Mint

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Comanthosphace stellipila 'October Moon' flower by plant lust
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    Comanthosphace stellipila

    aka Leucosceptrum stellipillum, Leucosceptrum stellipilum, Japanese Shrub Mint

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Comanthosphace stellipila flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Comanthosphace japonica 'Mountain Madness'

    aka Comanthosphace japonica, Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Mountain Madness', Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Variegata', Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Variegatum', Mountain Madness Japanese Shrub Mint, Variegated Japanese Mint, Variegated Japanese Shrub Mint

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - low
    Photo of Comanthosphace japonica 'Mountain Madness' foliage by Botanophilia
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