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Houttuynia

Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion'

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Overview

Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' is a vibrant, low-growing perennial featuring heart-shaped leaves splashed with hues of red, pink, yellow, and green. Thriving in USDA zones 4-8, it flourishes in moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade, reaching a height and spread of 6-12 inches. Noted for its rapid growth, it adds a colorful groundcover or water garden accent but can be invasive, so containment is advised. Fragrant white flowers appear in summer.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–11Type Ground cover, Perennial

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — reaching a height and spread of 6-12 inches

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Ground cover, Perennial
Family: Saururaceae

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Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — commonly known as Chameleon Plant; noted for its rapid growth, image 72

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — preferring moist to wet soil conditions; regular maintenance may include trimming back runners to, image 79

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — which display an artistic mosaic of green; as for clients learning about their garden

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — It is known for its heart-shaped leaves; although its colors are most vivid in full sun - as long as its soil

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — preferring moist to wet soil conditions

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — commonly known as Chameleon Plant

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — In the late spring to early summer; its aromatic foliage can be quite aggressive in growth, image 83

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — ground cover / perennial for full or half

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — keep in perspective its invasive nature and plant with care; the Chameleon Plant is low-maintenance, image 84

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms; in the late spring to early summer

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — The Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'; yellow flowers in the garden, image 71

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — well-drained soil and partial to full shade; making it an ideal choice for water gardens

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — This vivacious plant can reach a height of 6 to 12 inches and spreads to about 18 to 24 inches

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — well-drained soil and partial to full shade

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-8; is a vibrant and versatile groundcover that can add a burst of color to, image 64

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — Fragrant white flowers appear in summer

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — Regular maintenance may include trimming back runners to prevent unwanted spread; well-drained soil and partial

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — Fragrant white flowers appear in summer; keep in perspective its invasive nature and plant with care, image 70

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9, image 78

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — Noted for its rapid growth; low-growing perennial featuring heart-shaped leaves splashed with hues of red

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — keep in perspective its invasive nature and plant with care; the Chameleon Plant is low-maintenance

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — reminiscent of a painter's palette

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — although its colors are most vivid in full sun - as long as its soil moisture needs are met

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