Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'
Botanical Name
Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'
Hardiness
Zones 5 to 8
Height
6 to 9 inches
Width
Spreading
Flowers
Early summer: yellow, white bracts
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist to wet
Planting and Care
Rapid spreader, use with care; space plants 8 to 10 inches apart; not drought tolerant
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Chameleon' is synonymous with 'Variegata' and 'Tricolor'
Did you know?
The bruised foliage has a pungent odor.