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 4–11

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — low-growing perennial featuring heart-shaped leaves splashed with hues of red

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Saururaceae

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

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — Its aromatic foliage can be quite aggressive in growth; which display an artistic mosaic of green

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

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

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — making it an ideal choice for water gardens; ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — Its bold foliage pairs well with more subdued shade-loving plants; commonly known as Chameleon Plant

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

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — providing a striking contrast in textures and colors; preferring moist to wet soil conditions

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — As for clients learning about their garden; its bold foliage pairs well with more subdued shade-loving plants

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — the Chameleon Plant is low-maintenance; ground cover / perennial for full or half

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — ground cover / perennial for full or half; requiring minimal care beyond monitoring its growth and ensuring

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

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — low-growing perennial featuring heart-shaped leaves splashed with hues of red; reaching a height and, image 63

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — yellow flowers in the garden; reminiscent of a painter's palette

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — requiring minimal care beyond monitoring its growth and ensuring adequate moisture levels; so containment is

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — it adds a colorful groundcover or water garden accent but can be invasive; fragrant white flowers, image 68

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — Noted for its rapid growth; low-growing perennial featuring heart-shaped leaves splashed with hues of, image 67

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') — reaching a height and spread of 6-12 inches; providing a striking contrast in textures and colors, image 66

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — well-drained soil and partial to full shade; making it an ideal choice for water gardens, image 65

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

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — is a vibrant and versatile groundcover that can add a burst of color to any landscape design; it is, image 73

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

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — so containment is advised; this vivacious plant can reach a height of 6 to 12 inches and spreads to, image 69

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