Houttuynia consists of rhizomatous perennial plants characterized by their heart-shaped leaves, which emit a strong orange fragrance. They produce small yellow flowers arranged in spikes, typically featuring four prominent white bracts at the base.

Houttuynia

Houttuynia cordata is a vigorous perennial that can grow up to 30 cm tall. It features muted blue-green foliage and produces compact flower spikes in late spring.

Houttuynia cordata

Houttuynia cordata 'Boo-Boo' is a robust, herbaceous perennial that reaches up to 30 cm tall. Its aromatic leaves are variegated with cream margins and often display a prominent red flush. In late spring, it produces compact clusters of small white flowers. The leaves are crinkled and exhibit a richer hue compared to H. 'Chameleon'.

Houttuynia cordata 'Boo-Boo' (v)

This herbaceous perennial grows to about 30 cm tall and spreads widely, featuring fragrant leaves that are variegated with cream and often marked with deep red. In late spring, it produces dense flower spikes in shades of white and cream.

Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' (v)

Houttuynia cordata 'Fantasy' (v)

Houttuynia cordata 'Flame' is a low-growing perennial that typically reaches up to 30 cm in height. Its foliage features vibrant splashes and margins of red, orange, and yellow against a green base. In late spring, the plant produces dense clusters of small white flowers. This cultivar is an enhanced version of H. 'Chameleon'.

Houttuynia cordata 'Flame' (v)

Houttuynia cordata 'Flore Pleno' is a robust, herbaceous perennial that reaches a height of up to 45 cm. It features aromatic, muted blue-green foliage and produces clusters of double white blooms in late spring. This plant is known for its expansive growth habit.

Houttuynia cordata 'Flore Pleno' (d)

Houttuynia cordata 'Harlequin'

Houttuynia cordata 'Joker's Gold' is a robust herbaceous perennial that reaches a height of up to 30 cm. It features aromatic, variegated leaves in yellow-green tones, accented with pink and red margins. In late spring through summer, dense clusters of small, yellowish-green flowers emerge.

Houttuynia cordata 'Joker's Gold'

Houttuynia cordata 'Pied Piper' is a low-growing herbaceous perennial that reaches up to 30 cm tall. Its aromatic foliage features a mix of red, orange, and yellow accents set against green leaves. In late spring, it produces dense clusters of small white flowers.

Houttuynia cordata 'Pied Piper' (v)

Houttuynia cordata 'Sunshine'

Houttuynia cordata 'Tequila Sunrise'

Houttuynia cordata Variegata Group is a robust herbaceous perennial that typically reaches a height of 30 cm. Its aromatic green foliage features irregular splashes and margins in shades of white, cream, and red. In late spring, clusters of small white flowers emerge, adding to the plant's appeal.