chameleon plant, fish mint - Vinland Valley Nursery

Type:: groundcover
low-maintenance lawn
perennials
Notable Traits:: aquatic
fast-growing
heirloom garden plant
resistant: deer
resistant: disease
resistant: rabbit
striking foliage
tolerates clay soil
Hardiness:: Zone 4 – 11
Mature Height:: 8-12in
Light:: part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure)
part to full shade (4 hours or less sun)
part to full sun (6 hours or more sun)
shade (northern exposure)
sun (8+ hrs)
sun or shade
Water:: drought tolerant once established
tolerates poor drainage
Bloom Color:: white
Bloom Time:: spring
Foliage:: green
pink
variegated
white
yellow

Description

This fast-spreading groundcover has showy heart-shaped, multi-colored leaves of gray-green, cream, pink and gold. Full sun gives best coloration. Spread is more controlled in dry conditions.