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Variegated Japanese Shrub Mint 'Variegatum'

Leucosceptrumjaponicum

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Leucosceptrum (loo-ko-SEP-trum)

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Species

japonicum (juh-PON-ih-kum)

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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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

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