Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

Also Known As

Chameleon Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-9"
W: 9"-18"

planting zones

5a-11

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Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' plant details

Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with gold, green, pink and variegated foliage. In summer green and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saururaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green, pink and variegated
Mature size: 9 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, potentially invasive, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 5. Green, white, pink, red leaves. Fast grower.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Brightly colored perennial with variegated leaves, in shades of red, pink, yellow, and cream, on red stems. Aromatic too, when crushed. Mid-spring flowers are tiny and green but the petal like bracts are showy and white. A vigorous spreader that should be planted where the rooting rhizomes can be restrained -- e.g. by sidewalks or buildings, etc. To 1-2' tall. Enjoys medium to very wet soils, even boggy conditions, in sun to full shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4. Saururaceae

By: Cistus Nursery

A semi-evergreen, rhizomatous perennial. Thriving in moist to wet soil, or even shallow water. It makes a colourful addition to a pond or as a utilitarian filler under garden taps or other difficult damp sites. Given a reasonably sunny position the heart shaped leaves turn attractive combinations of red, yellow and green, particularly during autumn.

By: Zephs

Houttuynia cordata Chameleon plant is often grown as an aquatic or bog plant. It can grow in the ground or in water and spreads rapidly. The leaves are 2 to 3 inches long and wide. Usually growing up to 8 inches tall with multi-colored leaves of green yellow and some red to pink around the edges. The plant also has a very aromatic smell if leaves are crushed. Easy and hardy to zone 4.

By: Brian's Botanicals

A vigorous herbaceous perennial growing to 12" tall and spreading, in ideal conditions, indefinitely. The foliage is heart shaped and is festively decorated in shades of green, cream, red and pink. Small yellow flowers subtended by showy white bracts appear in summer. Plant in full sun to part shade and provide regular water; this is a plant that will perform admirably in damp or heavy soils. Hardy to below 0F. Eastern Asia.

By: Native Sons

A bright flashy fast-spreading groundcover. It spreads from underground, forming a thick mat. The light green leaves are splashed with red, pink,yellow and cream. Small white flowers in midsummer. Likes moist soil and can be used as a water feature. Sun to part shade , growing to 6"

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Groundcover from Korea. 6-9" tall. Heart shaped leaves variegated yellow, green, bronze and scarlet. Sun or part shade. Insignificant creamy white flowers in summer. Does well at the pond edge. Extremely invasive but attractive enough for you to put up with its one bad habit. Zone 5