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
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
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.
An obscure Japanese mint with splashy yellow variegation and 18" stems bearing pinky mauve flowers in the leaf axils. ZONE 6
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.
Gardening facts about Comanthosphace stellipila 'Variegatum' plant
How to Grow Comanthosphace stellipila 'Variegatum'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Water Needs
- regular
Features
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- chartreuse
- green
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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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
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