Botanical Name: Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’
Common Name: No Common Name
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape Deciduous, low spreading perennial with multicolored (pink, cream and green) foliage which resembles English ivy
Height to 1'
Spread to 3'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors sun or part shade (foliage color is best in full sun)
Soil prefers good drainage
Hardiness Hardy; Zones 2-9, 14-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves Ovate, 2-3" long, cordate, palmate, variegated with reddish margins, turning cream, then green toward the center
Flowers Tiny spike to 1" long with 4 white bracts, each 1/2" wide; flowers are held close to foliage
Fruit small capsule
 
Propagation:
division or seed
 
Usage:
spreading groundcover or container plant; appreciated for colored foliage and white flowers, makes a solid groundcover in wet areas, but can be aggressive
 
Landscape Care:
Watering need regular watering; does well in wet conditions
Fertilizing balanced fertilizer in the spring
Pruning control spread
Pests/Diseases snails and slugs
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: China and Japan
Family: Saururaceae

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