Dakota Gardener: Plant variegation

Variegated plants add texture and color to our gardens and create focal points. NDSU photo
Variegated plants add texture and color to our gardens and create focal points. NDSU photo

By Carrie Knutson, Horticulture agent I love zinnias. They are one of my favorite flowers. I interplant long rows of zinnias with my pumpkin and squash plants every year. Last year, as I was weeding the rows, I noticed a plant that had a striking difference from the rest. The plant was variegated. It had green leaves with strips of light-green and cream colors. Not missing the chance to experiment…