Myrtus communis 'Variegata'
Variegated Common Myrtle
Description
This evergreen shrub is 6' x 5' wide. Leaves are glossy, dark green with white edges and are aromatic. It blooms with white sweet-scented flowers followed by bluish-black berries. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Well drained soil is essential.
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
Medium
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
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.