Perennial Of The Day

Houttuynia cordata

Chameleon Plant, Rainbow Plant

Type Perennial

Hardy range 6A to 11

Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm

Growth rate Fast

Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect and variable spread

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color White

Bloom Time Summer

Environment This plant tolerates occasional wetness.
This plant will grow in moist to wet soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green, pink and variegated

This plant has attractive foliage and fragrant foliage.

Culture Notes This plant will spread quickly, often growing through the bottoms of containers. It is not picky about growing conditions. If planted by the waterside, it will grow into the water.

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