About
Sibthorpia europaea 'Variegata' is a charming, mat-forming cultivar of Cornish moneywort with small, round, lobed leaves boldly variegated with cream and pink on a creeping, slender-stemmed plant. A rewarding and ornamental foliage plant for a moist, shaded rock garden, wall or container.
About the genus
Sibthorpia are low, mat-forming perennials producing creeping stems with small, round, lobed leaves and tiny flowers. Grown as ground cover in moist, shaded positions.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Grass Like
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toMexico, adjacent USA
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in mid spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free