Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' - Vinland Valley Nursery

Type:: groundcover, perennials that last
Notable Traits:: fast-growing, heirloom garden plant, resistant: deer, resistant: disease, resistant: rabbit, striking foliage, tolerates clay soil
Hardiness:: Zone 4 – 11
Mature Height:: 8-12in
Light:: part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure), part sun/morning shade (western exposure), part to full shade (4 hours or less sun), part to full sun (4 hours or more sun), shade (northern exposure), sun (8+ hrs), sun or shade
Water:: drought tolerant, tolerates poor drainage
Bloom Color:: white
Bloom Time:: spring
Foliage:: green/white/pink variegated

Description

This fast-spreading groundcover has showy heart-shaped, multi-colored leaves of gray-green, cream, pink and gold. Full sun gives best coloration. Spread is more controlled in dry conditions.