Houttuynia (Chameleon Plant) - Chameleon

A spectacular show of color! Depending on how much sunlight is available, the Chameleon plant changes color, hence the common name. In shady areas, the leaves will be variegated green and cream. With more sun, they will take on striking hues of yellow, pink, and scarlet red. In early summer, nickel-sized, white flowers appear sporadically. Houttuynia is a groundcover that is very easy to grow just about anywhere. Its main requirement is consistent moisture, and it can even grow in shallow water. It is a vigorous grower, and care must be taken to prevent it from overrunning the garden. A root barrier is recommended or plants can be grown in deep, bottomless containers in ponds.

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Height	Spread
6-9 Inches	12-16 Inches
	USDA Hardiness Zone
	3-8

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure	Growth Rate in the Garden
Full Sun	Rapid
Full Shade Part Shade
Attributes	Soil Moisture Needs	Critter Resistance
Border	Consistent water needs	Deer Resistant
Cut flower or foliage		Rabbit Resistant
Fragrant flowers or foliage
Container
Bog Plant
Ground cover