Common
name: "Chameleon Plant"
Latin name: Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'
Native
to: China and Japan
Zone: 6 - 11
Winter hardy: No
Water depth: 1"- 4"
Pond size: Small to Large
Flowers: Yes, small yellowish green
Height: 6" - 12"
Spread: 6"
Pests: 20"
Sunshine:
Pictured:
Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'
Cultural
information: This nameless aquatic plant has
rounded to heart shaped leaves as indicated by its last Latin name
cordata. Houttunia's 3" leaves are grayish-green in
coloration with red margins on the outside edges of the
leaf.
Houttuynia can be planted in spring after danger of hard frost
has passed. In large ponds Houttuynia may be planted directly in
the pond or plant in a pond basket. Submerge no deeper than 4
inches. Remove any dead or dying
foliage and flowers as they appear. There's also a hybrid variety
called 'Chameleon' that has vividly colored foliage in shades of
red to pink, creamy white and gray-green leaves. This colorful
variety is also known as 'Tricolor'.
