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Chameleon Plant
Small white flowers appear from July to August, but sometimes hard to see because of its foliage. Use Houttuynia ‘Chameleons’ as a ground cover, in rock gardens, with water plants or in scented gardens. Being similar in shape to English Ivy, it features boldly variegated leaves of red, pink, white, green, and yellow with a plant height of 15”. Houttuynia requires light shade and needs a consistently moist soil in a well-drained area. The Houttuynia ‘Chameleon Plant’, Houttuynia cordata, is one of the most popular ground covers around. It is an extremely hardy ground cover and easy to grow but can become very invasive. They have a fresh, somewhat citrus-like scent when crushed. ... more
Lamium - Orchid Frost The short spiked clear, pale pink flowers make it a wonderful ground cover. 'Orchid Frost' will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. The Lamium 'Orchid Frost', Lamium maculatum, has beautiful oval, silvery edges and bluish green foliage. 'Orchid Frost' looks great among Hostas, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers. With a plant height of 6" and a spread of 18-24", Lamium 'Orchid Frost' blooms from May to July. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. Plant in a well-drained soil and do not allow it to dry out. |
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