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Saturated violet-red flowers with almost horizontal falls, a small yellow signal, and short standards flutter about variegated minty-green and white lance-shaped vertical leaves like large butterflies. Nice at the water's edge. Clumping; 2' T Minimum temperature: -20° F

Soft blue-green leaves with an irregular cream variegated margin are the backdrop for clusters of complimentary red-orange, long, narrow flowers with light green starry sepals and small red corolla. Arching, mounding form. Plant deeply, mulch heavily. Mature size: 20 in T x W Minimum temperature: 15° F

In spring, profuse white bracts become rose-mauve and gold and green variegated leaves blush pink, too. Benefits with 2 – 4" of mulch to retain moisture. Minimum temperature: -20° F RESTRICTED FL

A pretty, variegated, deciduous vine, it grows relatively slowly but is always lovely. New leaves, coming on throughout the season, are splashed with cream, white, and a little bit of pink variegation against dark green. Fuzzy, white, early summer lace cap flowers become shiny black fruit, and when not in leaf, the...

While tender in our area, this is a stunner for sure! Large translucent blue potato-like blossoms with yellow centers decorate a backdrop of strikingly variegated slightly waving acuminate leaves. A medium to large fast-growing upright shrub from Argentina, that can grow up to 10 ft tall in its preferred climate. But it loves...

An airy, deciduous shrub with fine, variegated leaves and willowy stems purportedly used in basketry. Best effect is achieved in part or dappled shade where it creates a lovely, light atmospheric effect. This is a cultivar of Symporicarpos orbiculatus, which is native to the Eastern & Central United States, as well as...

Terrific, brightly variegated, large gold and green leaves clothe red stems—all aglow! And even more so in fall when it blushes with pink. A native, it was found along our own Deschutes River. Unchecked growth can be 20' tall and wide, but responds well to hard pruning if need be. The...

A rare form of the European Black Alder, 'Razzmatazz' has jagged leaves with irregular, bright yellow-green margins in spring—the showy cousin of the quieter Alder species. Spring brings the most striking variegation on its fresh new leaves. But expect it, like many plants, to lose its brightness and much of the...

This variegated Wintergreen brings perpetual interest—a beautiful rhizomatous ground cover that has striking variegated green and white leaves with tinges of pink in winter and carries a subtle fragrance. White, bell-shaped flowers are followed by edible aromatic red berries, often persisting through winter and into spring. Taste a berry and you'll think...

Perky green and white irregularly variegated leaves in spring have fragrant pink and yellow flowers soon to follow. I think it's most beautiful in part shade or bright shade rather than full sun. A deciduous vine to 15 feet tall/long. Minimum temperature: -20° F

This striking, hard-to-find shade tree has crinkly leaves with medium green centers and wide, wavy chartreuse edging. Variegation is more consistent than some other yellow/green cultivars. A relatively fast grower. Mature size: 40 ft T x 25 ft W. Minimum temperature: -30° F

This sophisticated woodland dweller has lavishly striped leaves of cream on dark green. They're slightly wavy so that, together with the variegation, the plant comes alive, introducing some vitality into the shade garden! Narrow, pendent, creamy bells line the underside of stems and appear dipped in light green — delightful!...

'Sparkling Arrow' is a variegated form of C. nootktensis 'Green Arrow' that originated as a variegated color sport found in 2001 by Buchholz Nursery, Gaston, Oregon A vertical, flowing focal point that makes an excellent specimen tree, 'Sparkling Arrow' is green splashed with creamy yellow and will grow more slowly than 'Green Arrow'...

Flat, broad, curved leaves grey-green along the center with broad cream stripes on the edges. Bring indoors when temps approach 20° or colder--great plant for a large pot (especially one on a dolly). Mature size: 4+ ft T x 4+ ft W (up to 6 ft T x 12 ft W in warm/protected conditions) Minimum temperature: 20° F

A tidy, grassy mound with arching, silver-white-margined dark green blades makes a nice accent plant that will brighten any garden and make a great textural contrast. It likes moist, well-draining soil but doesn't want to sit in water. 1'-2' x 1'-2' mound+. Sorry, no grasses or sedges can be shipped to California. Minimum temperature:...

Very early spring bright yellow small umbels cover this large shrub or small tree, becoming oblong, bright red, shiny, edible fruits in late summer. They're lovely as tart preserves. The pretty leaves feature bluish-green centers with cream margins. To do its best, this tree won't want full sun. It is...