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Large blue hosta by the Houttuynia
Chameleon Plant
Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'
Family: Saururaceae
Genus: Houttuynia (hoo-TY-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: cordata (kor-DAY-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Chameleon
A perennial ground cover is mostly found in the mountainous areas of eastern Asia. Native to countries of Japan, Korea and southern China. Thrives in moist soil and shallow water areas with shade.
and invasive growth accompanied by an indefinite spread. It can grow to height of up to 15 inches.
The ancient Chinese people were the first to discover the medicinal properties of this plant. This herb, when dried and brewed can be extremely effective for detoxification, hypertension, constipation, pulmonary tuberculosis, diuretics etc. Today the various healing properties of houttuynia cordata is gaining popularity in the western countries as well.
Large blue hosta by the Houttuynia
Chameleon Plant
Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'
Family: Saururaceae
Genus: Houttuynia (hoo-TY-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: cordata (kor-DAY-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Chameleon
A perennial ground cover is mostly found in the mountainous areas of eastern Asia. Native to countries of Japan, Korea and southern China. Thrives in moist soil and shallow water areas with shade.
and invasive growth accompanied by an indefinite spread. It can grow to height of up to 15 inches.
The ancient Chinese people were the first to discover the medicinal properties of this plant. This herb, when dried and brewed can be extremely effective for detoxification, hypertension, constipation, pulmonary tuberculosis, diuretics etc. Today the various healing properties of houttuynia cordata is gaining popularity in the western countries as well.