Anemopsis (Yerba Mansa), Houttuynia (Chameleon Plant) & Saururus

Yerba Mansa, Chameleon Plant and Lizard's Tail are annual to perennial species from moist places in the Northern hemisphere. They belong to a small family (Saururaceae) including four genera only and not more than seven species. They make showy white to rosy-white single flowers or elongated terminal white flower racemes above cordate leaves. Several species have a distinct smell. Easily grown in any humus rich, slightly moist soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. Excellent plants for the border of a pond.
Sow tiny seeds on top of any humus rich soil. Keep soil always completely wet and pots in a sunny, protected spot outside. Transplant as soon as seedlings are strong enough.
All are USDA Climate Zone 6.
40 seeds per package.

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Houttuynia cordata (Chamaleon Plant)

Houttuynia cordata (Chamaleon Plant)

30 (50)cm, Chamaleon Plant is a herbaceous perennial from boggy areas in China and Japan. It makes upright branching stalks with cordate leaves and numerous white flowers. Crushed parts of this plant have a distinct odor comparable to some newt species. Easily grown in any humus rich, moist soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Excellent for the border of a pond. VI-IX.

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