Houttuynia Cordata Chameleon

Houttuynia is a robust and versatile perennial. Plants are both moisture and drought tolerant, and will thrive in almost any position from sun to dappled shade.

The heart-shaped leaves of Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’ are completely unique, with splashes of green, gold and red. When crushed, the foliage emits a pungent orange fragrance. Throughout mid-summer, the spreading stems are covered in pure white flowers. Houttuynia makes excellent ground cover through borders or around boggy pond margins. Height: 30cm (12″). Spread: 100cm (39″).

span>. The heart-shaped leaves of Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’ are completely unique, with splashes of green, gold and red. This hardy perennial is both moisture and drought tolerant, and thrives in almost any position from sun to dappled shade. Plant Houttuynia in any garden soil, or in the shallow margins of ponds. In favourable conditions, Houttuynia will spread freely, but can be easily contained if planted in containers.