Chameleon ground cover, of the Lizard’s-Tail family, is attractive. Colors of red, bronze, cream, and yellow border green leaves when growing chameleon plants. Chameleon ground cover is an herbaceous perennial, dying back in winter. In June and July, inconspicuous flowers bloom, but are most often not noticeable.
Containing Growing Chameleon Plants
If you’re interested in having the chameleon plant growing in your yard, pond, or bog, look at ways to minimize chameleon plant care by planting in containers and contained areas. Learning how to grow chameleon ground cover is not hard, once you’ve learned how to keep it under control. Growing chameleon plants need little encouragement. They can quickly cover an area. Just as easily, chameleon ground cover can get out of hand. Plant rhizomes into a large container and sink it into a hole in the ground in the area where coverage is desired. Get the chameleon plant growing near a buried fence or sidewalk that may limit growth and spread. Sprigs growing out of the designated area should be removed at the rhizome.
How to Grow Chameleon Ground Cover
Plant chameleon ground cover in a full sun or a partially shaded area. The best color develops in a sunny spot, but the plant remains vigorous in a shaded area. Have the chameleon plant growing in large areas where it can be mowed, if desired. You don’t want this plant growing near landscaped areas that it might invade. Avoid growing it near the porch or deck, as growing chameleon plants emit a fragrance similar to diesel fuel. Chameleon ground cover is useful around ponds and boggy areas where color is needed in wet soil. Pot chameleon plants as you would any other water plant and get them going for sensational interest in the water garden or bog. Now that you’ve learned how to grow chameleon ground cover and it’s pros and cons, plant it responsibly, so that it doesn’t invade forests and destroy native plants. Take advantage of this useful ground cover while keeping it under control.
