Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

Chameleon Plant, Rainbow Plant

Family: Saururaceae Lizard's Tail


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, ground cover, massing, woodland garden
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green, pink, variegated, yellow
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage, naturalizing