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Houttuynia cordata Chameleon

Chameleon Plant

Variegated leaves are yellow, green, pink, and red in colour with an intense citrus fragrance. Spreading by rhizomes, it makes a useful ground cover.

  • »  AKA Houttuynia cordata 'Tricolor'
  • »  Insignificant flowers are green with white bracts
  • »  Small heart-shaped leaves form a dense mat
  • »  Foliage is a mix of reds, yellows, greens and pinks
  • »  Leaves emit a strong citrus scent when disturbed
  • »  Spreads vigorously by underground rhizomes
  • »  Bloom Time: July to August

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:15-40 cm
  • Spread:60-90 cm
  • Bloom Color: Green
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
• Pink
• Red
• Variegated
• White
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

Extremely invasive plant!

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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

Houttuynia will grow and establish in all soil conditions, however, it is best grown in site with adequate moisture in full sun to partial shade. Leaf colours are more intense in full sun. Being a vigourous plant, spreading by rhizome, we recommend using root barriers to stop its spread into unintended areas.