Variegated foliage plants are a kaleidoscope for the garden. Most of these start out as unusual mutations of the cells that produce chlorophyll. When that bright green compound is lacking, other leaf ...

Growth habit: An upright evergreen perennial growing to 18 inches tall and 12 inches wide. The leaves are dark green with white banding along the veins; they grow to 8 inches long and half as wide.

Painting the garden and landscape with color means more than just pretty flowers. By incorporating a variety of blooms, foliage, textures and patterns, you can create a breathtaking tapestry that will ...

These striking plants have a patchwork of cream, pink, white, yellow, and green that set it apart from their normal, green form. These colors are often the result of genetic mutations that affect ...

For years people wondered what caused variegation in plants. Had little green men been round with their ray guns? Was it radiation, air pollution or something we hadn’t thought of worrying about at ...

Foliage plants with gold, silver or white patterning on their leaves tend to provoke strong feelings among gardeners. They are the marmite of the horticultural world, inspiring an unmistakable love-or ...