Houttuynia cordata
Houttuynia cordata
Flower Colors
Description
A wide-spreading herbaceous perennial to 30cm in height, with fragrant leaves splashed and margined cream, often heavily red-flushed and with dense spikes of small white flowers in late spring. The foliage is crinkled and deeper in colour than the similarly-marked H. 'Chameleon'
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedPoorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freePatio and container plantsGround cover