Shrubby whitevein (Sanchezia speciosa) san-CHEZ-ee-ah spee-see-OH-sah Synonyms:  S. glaucophylla A bushy shrub from Eduador and Peru with sturdy, bright green or purple stems and large, dark green leaves displaying light-colored ribs and veins. Tubular yellow flowers are borne in terminal spikes in summer. Grow in a greenhouse or as a summer annual outdoors. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Leaves are variegated with yellow, ivory, or white midribs and veins. May be overwintered indoors. Care:  Outdoors, grow in full sun with some midday shade or in light, dappled shade. Needs moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Plants can be overwintered indoors in a warm, bright area. Under glass, grow in bright filtered or full light with shade from hot sun. Water sparingly in winter. Propagation:  Using gentle bottom heat, root softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Problems:  Spider mites, scale insects.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Yellow Foliage Color Variegated Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Indoor Plant Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Shrubs