Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' is a low-growing hardy marginal/groundcover plant with multi-colored, heart-shaped leaves in white, green, and maroon.
| Skill Level |
Easy |
| Light |
High (full sun brings out the best leaf coloration) |
| Humidity |
N/A — hardy marginal/groundcover, grown in wet soil, typically outdoors |
| Soil / Substrate |
Wet marginal soil or consistently moist potting soil |
| Type |
Marginal (Hardy Pond/Groundcover) |
| Max Height |
Up to 12" |
| Placement |
Marginal shelf / pond edge, or moist garden groundcover |
| Origin |
Japan, Taiwan, and India |
| Other |
White flowers. Hardy in USDA zones 5-11. Spreads via rhizomes and can be vigorous/spreading in the right conditions — divide to control size. |
Care & Planting: Plant in consistently moist to wet soil. Spreads readily via rhizomes; divide clumps periodically to keep it in bounds.
