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Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’
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Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’
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Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’


Chameleon Plant

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.279.050


Chameleon Plant is a fast-spreading groundcover with a bright and flashy look. Plants spread underground, quickly forming a thick mat of light green leaves, boldly splashed with red, pink, yellow and cream. Small white flowers appear in midsummer. This plant can easily spread beyond where desired, so choose a site carefully. Ideal for the waterside, and will even tolerate growing in tubs sunk into a water feature. Foliage has a distinctive, somewhat lemony fragrance that some find unpleasant. New shoots are used as a vegetable in Asia. Late to come up in spring.

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Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist or
  Wet
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  White
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Light Green
  Red
  Variegated
  White
  Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Containers
  Culinary
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Fragrant
  Ground Cover
  Massed
  Waterside
Height
   15-40 cm
   6-16 inches
Spread
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Fast