Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Houttuynia cordata

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• Subject: Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Houttuynia cordata
• From: A* W* <a*@WIMSEY.COM>
• Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 08:50:40 -0800

At 11:13 AM 1/19/98 -0500, you wrote:
>I think Marilyn is describing Houtynnia cordata AKA Chameleon Plant. It is
>somewhat invasive and colors better in sun but does get a little color in
>shade, which is where I grow it.
>
>Bobbi Diehl
>Bloomington, IN
>zone 5/6

Dear Sombreros,

Houttuynia cordata 'Chamaeleon' can easily be identified because if you
break off a leaf it will smell like a very sweet orange. But this is one
plant along with Vinca that one should avoid at all costs in planting
anywhere in a garden except in containers as you will never ever be able to
get rid of them. We have Houttuynia in a window box and it looks just fine.
It's a weed.

Alex

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