Plant Information
Houttuynia cordata Chameleon
Scientific Name: Houttuynia cordata
Common Name: Chameleon Plant
Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)
Blooming Season: Summer
Plant Habit: Spreading
Characteristics: Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Shade Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Height: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)
Width: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
General Information: With stunning leaves, this variety is excellent as a marginal plant for water gardens or as a vigorous groundcover in moist soil.
Plant with strong-growing perennials such as ostrich fern, water iris and large-leaved hostas, or grow in sunken containers to restrain spread.
With stunning foliage, this one is excellent as a marginal plant for water gardens or as a vigorous groundcover in moist soil. Plant with strong-growing perennials such as ostrich fern, water iris and large-leaved hostas, or grow in sunken containers to restrain spread.