variegation
noun
var·ie·ga·tion
ˌver-ē-ə-ˈgā-shən 
ˌver-i-ˈgā-
: the act of variegating : the state of being variegated
especially
: diversity of colors
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This used to be an oddball little plant that showed up in eclectic collections, but breeders have worked hard in recent years to bring us stronger colors with brighter variegation (white included).
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
Plants produce tufts of carex-like foliage, often with interesting variegation or bold color.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
Varieties with golden variegation, including 'Little Miss Sunshine' and 'Mickie', provide a bright pop of color to summer and winter landscapes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
However, plants that aren't getting enough light commonly display less variegation, and can even become just plain green.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
Plants produce tufts of carex-like foliage, often with interesting variegation or bold color.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
Varieties with golden variegation, including 'Little Miss Sunshine' and 'Mickie', provide a bright pop of color to summer and winter landscapes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
However, plants that aren't getting enough light commonly display less variegation, and can even become just plain green.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for variegation
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“Variegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/variegation. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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