Myrtus communis 'Variegata' |
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Variegated Common Myrtle |
Description
This evergreen shrub is 6' high x 5' wide with aromatic leaves. It blooms with white sweet-scented flowers followed by bluish/black berries. It can be grown in sun or partial shade; well drained soil is essential. 'Variegata' has white edged leaves.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Variegated
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Black, Blue, Purple
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary, Medicinal
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).
Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.
Contact your water agency for assistance.