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

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — reminiscent of a painter's palette; thriving in USDA zones 4-8, image 76

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — so containment is advised; this vivacious plant can reach a height of 6 to 12 inches and spreads to about 18 to

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

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — the Chameleon Plant is low-maintenance

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

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — Its aromatic foliage can be quite aggressive in growth; which display an artistic mosaic of green, image 82

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

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') — Thriving in USDA zones 4-8; is a vibrant and versatile groundcover that can add a burst of color to any landscape

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — keep in perspective its invasive nature and plant with care

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — making it an ideal choice for water gardens

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

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — although its colors are most vivid in full sun - as long as its soil moisture needs are met; it adds, image 81

Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — it adds a colorful groundcover or water garden accent but can be invasive

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

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') — 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') — The Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'; yellow flowers in the 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, image 74

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

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

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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
harum.koh, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Wouter Hagens, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source

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