Variegated Japanese Shrub Mint 'Variegatum'

Leucosceptrumjaponicum

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucosceptrum (loo-ko-SEP-trum)
Species
japonicum (juh-PON-ih-kum)
Synonym
Comanthosphace japonica
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Martinsville, Indiana

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Martinsville, IN (Zone 5b) | August 2012 | positive

Wonderful woodland plant, best in dappled shade with some morning sun to show off the beautiful yellow and green varigated leaves. Beaut...Read More

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