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Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Also Known As

  • Chameleon Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, aquatic

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 24"-48"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata' plant details

Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover aquatic with apricot, gold, green, pink, red and variegated foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic
Plant family: saururaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen apricot, gold, green, pink, red and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, edible, potentially invasive

GROWING CONDITIONS for Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The deep-green heart-shaped leaves of this elegant groundcover are attractively variegated with red and yellow and have the refreshing and pungent smell of Seville oranges; a groundcover it does spread. PSh-Sh/M-W

Gardening facts about Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • standing water - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • pink
    • red
    • apricot
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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