Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' (Chameleon)
Heart-Leaved Houttuynia 'Chameleon', Chameleon Plant, Heart-Leaved Houttuynia 'Variegata', Heart-Leaved Houttuynia 'Tricolor', Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata', Houttuynia cordata 'Tricolor'
Primarily grown as a ground cover in moist to wet areas, Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' is a wide-spreading perennial with aromatic green leaves (when bruised), beautifully variegated with shades of red, pink, yellow or cream which contrast the bright red stems. Tiny, inconspicuous white flowers appear in late spring to early summer.
- Vigorous, this deciduous perennial reaches 9-18 in. in height (22-45 cm) and spreads 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm). This plant spreads invasively by rhizomes and may need to be restrained.
- This sturdy performer is easy to grow and generally pest and disease free.
- Performs best in full sun or part shade, in reliably moist, humus-rich, fertile soils. May be planted in shallow pond margins (tolerates up to 2 in. (5 cm) of standing water over the crowns). Full shade tolerance but best foliage color is obtained in full sun.
- A spectacular addition to beds, borders, cottage gardens, near ponds and streams, underplanting roses and shrubs or containers and is an excellent choice as a groundcover or edging plant.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 11 |
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Heat Zones | 1
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 9" – 2' (22cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 24" (30cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 9" – 2' (22cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 24" (30cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |