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Houttuynia cordata Chameleon

Houttuynia cordata Chameleon
Poivre de Chine, Herbe-à-poivre, Coriandre des bois

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Houttuynia cordata Chameleon is a small perennial ground cover, with attractive variegated foliage of cream, pink, and green.
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

Houttuynia cordata Chameleon is a small ground cover perennial with beautiful variegated foliage in cream, pink, and green.

Also known as Heart-Leaved Houttuynia or Chameleon Plant, Houttuynia has very aromatic foliage, often used as a condiment in Asian cuisine.

Aside from its unique flavour, Houttuynia cordata Chameleon is cultivated for its ornamental foliage. In spring, it produces stems with heart-shaped leaves irregularly variegated in green, cream, and pink. In early summer, the plant produces conical flowers with 4 large white bracts.

With rapid growth, Houttuynia spreads through its numerous running underground rootstocks. It can even become invasive in rich and waterlogged soils. Very hardy and easy to grow, it prefers partial shade in any rich, moist, and heavy soil, even clay.

Plant it as a border plant in a partially shaded bed alongside epimediums, periwinkle, or Pachysandra.

Houttuynia cordata Chameleon in pictures

Houttuynia cordata Chameleon (Flowering) Flowering
Houttuynia cordata Chameleon (Foliage) Foliage
Houttuynia cordata Chameleon (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Houttuynia

Species

cordata

Cultivar

Chameleon

Family

Saururaceae

Other common names

Poivre de Chine, Herbe-à-poivre, Coriandre des bois

Origin

East Asia

Product reference8325111

Planting and care

The Houttuynia cordata Chameleon grows spontaneously in shaded and humid areas. It can be very invasive in waterlogged soils along rivers or ponds. Plant it in the shade, at the base of large trees, and in this location, the relative drought that prevails there limits their vegetation.
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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge, Pond edge
Type of use Edge of border, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, riche

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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