- The variegated butterfly bush, Buddleia Santana, has green leaves edged in bright yellow. The fragrant reddish-purple flowers first appear in late June or early July. Deadhead--or remove--the flowers as they fade, and this plant will bloom right up to the first fall frost. Butterfly bush, as its name suggests, is a butterfly and hummingbird magnet and is best planted in full sun. Buddleia Santana is hardy in U.S. Department of Agricultural hardiness zones 5 through 9.
- The bright green foliage of Euonymus fortunei Emerald and Gold is surrounded by a gold edge. The white flowers that appear in mid-summer are inconspicuous. This plant is evergreen and grows best in full sun. The foliage looks stunning against snow. It's a good plant to use as a groundcover under shrubs or rose bushes. Euonymus fortunei Emerald and Gold is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8.
- The unfurling leaves of Forsythia x intermedia Golden Times are bright yellow. As they open, they reveal the green center of the leaf. As spring turns into summer, the variegated yellow and green leaves seem to deepen in color. It's a great plant to mix into a flower border, in either full or partial sun, but do leave plenty of room for it to grow. Forsythia x intermedia Golden Times is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8.
- Glossy green leaves edged in pale yellow, plus bright red berries that persist during the winter, is what you'll get when you grow this holly. Ilex x altaclerensis Golden King requires both a male and female version to produce the berries for which this plant is so well-known. It's evergreen and grows best in full sun or light shade. Ilex x altaclerensis Golden King is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9.
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