Golden Angel Japanese Shrub Mint
Leucosceptrum japonicum 'Golden Angel'
SKU
06032
This stunning native shrub mint brightens the garden with bold and vibrant golden foliage on a sturdy, hardy clumping form. Soft yellow flower spikes appear in the fall when most perennials are fading. Ideally sited in a shaded border or woodland garden, where its remarkable color will shine. Highly tolerant of heat and humidity.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat
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| Average Size at Maturity | Grows 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Yellow flowers, late summer to fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Shade Loving |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat |
Provide well drained soil with a moderate amount of organic matter. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Control slugs and snails as needed. Cut back to the ground in winter before new growth resumes.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant