Myrtus communis 'Variegata'
Variegated True Myrtle
Description
This evergreen shrub is 6' high and 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.
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
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.