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Genus: Houttuynia Species: cordata 'Chameleon' Common Name: Chameleon Plant Family: Saururaceae Order: Piperales Native: Norteastern Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.75 to 1.5 feet Width: 1 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Spring to Summer Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-10 Note: This rhizomatous plant is suitable as a ground cover for moist areas near ponds, streams, and bogs. Leaves are aromatic if crushed. Monitor plant for slugs and aphids. Chameleon Plant may become invasive under optimal growth conditions. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.