Variegated Pennywort

Variegated Pennywort

Variegated Pennywort (Hydrocotyle sibthorpiodes) – Green, white and yellow create a wonderful array of color for the ground. Leaves root as they go to create an endless carpet of color, and it’s small white and green flowers come and go quickly. Variegated Pennywort is excellent around ponds, stepping stones, or any damp area in need of a face lift. Also works well draping over rock walls, covering moist slopes and hanging over container edges.

Size: #4 True

Spacing: Plant 8″ apart.

Height: Tight to the ground

How To Grow: Plant in full shade to morning sun.

Foot Traffic: Moderate

Hardy Zones: 6,7,8,9,10

Tips: Variegated Pennywort is great for moist areas around ponds and water features.  Tolerant of humidity.

Uses: A ground cover in and around Patios, Pathways,  Ponds, Pools, Borders

(information provided by http://www.stepables.com/5/Hydrocotyle_sibthorpiodes_Variegated_Pennywort.html and picture © 2011 Under A Foot Plant Co.)

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