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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 4–11
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') — 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') — 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, image 75
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') — reminiscent of a painter's palette; thriving in USDA zones 4-8, image 76
Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — This vivacious plant can reach a height of 6 to 12 inches and spreads to about 18 to 24 inches; the, image 77
Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — making it an ideal choice for water gardens; ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms, image 80
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') — Its aromatic foliage can be quite aggressive in growth; which display an artistic mosaic of green, image 82
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') — In the late spring to early summer; its aromatic foliage can be quite aggressive in growth, image 83
Houttuynia (Houttuynia Cordata 'Chamelion') — Regular maintenance may include trimming back runners to prevent unwanted spread; well-drained soil, image 85

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