Thursday, April 1, 2010

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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