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Houttuynia cordata Chameleon

Chameleon Plant

Variegated leaves are yellow, green, pink, and red in colour with an intense citrus fragrance. Spreading by rhizomes, it makes a useful ground cover.

  • »  AKA Houttuynia cordata 'Tricolor'
  • »  Insignificant flowers are green with white bracts
  • »  Small heart-shaped leaves form a dense mat
  • »  Foliage is a mix of reds, yellows, greens and pinks
  • »  Leaves emit a strong citrus scent when disturbed
  • »  Spreads vigorously by underground rhizomes
  • »  Bloom Time: July to August

9cm Potted
$10.33
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:15-40 cm
  • Spread:60-90 cm
  • Bloom Color: Green
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist to Wet Soils
Moist to Average
Growth Rate
Fast
Critter
Deer Resistant
Attributes
Fragrant
Flowering Time
Summer
Habit
Spreading
Foliage Color
Green
Pink
Red
Variegated
White
Yellow
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

Extremely invasive plant!

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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

Houttuynia will grow and establish in all soil conditions, however, it is best grown in site with adequate moisture in full sun to partial shade. Leaf colours are more intense in full sun. Being a vigourous plant, spreading by rhizome, we recommend using root barriers to stop its spread into unintended areas.