What kind of plant is this?
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Amanda Hunter on Nov 06, 2016The plant in your photo resembles the following plant: Variegated kiwi vine (Actinidia kolomikta) ak-tin-ID-ee-ah koe-lo-MIK-tah Genus: Actinidia Variegated kiwi vine is an attractive woody vine that tolerates shade. The male has lovely pink, white, and green variegated leaves and small flowers at are fragrant and cream-covered. This species needs both a male and female plant to produce its sweet, grape-sized fruit. The fruits have no fuzz, and the skin is soft and tender. Best fruit production is achieved in full sun. The cultivar 'Arctic Beauty' has smaller leaves but is hardy to Zone 3. Noteworthy Characteristics: Pink, white, and green foliage. Fragrant flowers. Delicious fruit. Care: Full sun or part shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Provide shelter from strong winds. Propagation: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or fall. Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. Problems: Various fungal diseases may occur. Overview: Height: 10 ft. to 15 ft. Growth Pace: Moderate Grower Light: Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture: Medium Moisture Maintenance: Moderate Characteristics: Showy Foliage, Showy Fruit Bloom Time: Early Summer, Summer Flower Color: White Foliage Color :Variegated Foliage Uses Trellis Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type: Vines Read more: http://www.finegardening.com/variegated-kiwi-... Follow us: @finegardening on Twitter | FineGardeningMagazine on FacebookRead more: http://www.finegardening.com/variegated-kiwi-... Follow us: @finegardening on Twitter | FineGardeningMagazine on FacebookHelpful Reply
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Ande Morris on Nov 06, 2016Chameleon plant?Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Nov 06, 2016It is Chameleon .Helpful Reply
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Sga11254701 on Nov 06, 2016Ajuga?Helpful Reply
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Janie on Nov 06, 2016I have this plant, Houttuynia cordata, I actually bought and planted some 6 years ago and have spent the last 5 trying to control or kill it, I think it could take over the world.Helpful Reply
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Katherine on Nov 06, 2016I love chameleon but it is invasive. Even the smallest root on your garden tool can spread the plant to another bed. Experience.....Helpful Reply
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Pandalana Williams on Nov 06, 2016It is edible :). If it is chameleon.Helpful Reply
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Jayne Hurlbut on Nov 06, 2016It's related to the St. John's wort family.... The sun brings out its beautiful colors... Yes on the invasive list in WA State... Keep it in a pot!Helpful Reply
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Linda Yates on Nov 06, 2016i begged my husband not to buy this invasive species to plant around our pond. He did not listen. Lily Ponds calls it "Rainbow plant" I have other unprintable names for it. the heck with keeping it in a pot. never ever let this plant into your garden.Helpful Reply
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Johnnye Denman on Nov 06, 2016It looks as though lots of us have similar experiences with this invasive plant that entraps the unwary with it's pretty coloring. I bought a couple of small plants for the front of my flower bed, and it took over and choked everything else out! It grows faster than kudzu (and that's saying a lot). I won't use toxic herbicides, so must pull up by the roots. Needless to say, leaving even one root behind starts the "invasion" again! At least these posts will warn those who haven't already been beguiled by this plant.Helpful Reply
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Wanda on Nov 06, 2016I thought it was beautiful also and bought one little 4in pot .... 20 years later am still trying to rid myself of it! DO NOT PLANT ---- anywhere! Its roots will grow underground pop up every where! In plant beds, in your grass -it will NEVER go away!Helpful Reply
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Susan Thompson on Nov 06, 2016I have always heard it called chameleon plant. Boy oh boy, it is almost impossible to kill it!!Helpful Reply
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Susan Beecher on Nov 06, 2016This is Houttuynia cordata variety: 'Chameleon'. As the other commenters have noted, it is extremely aggressive. You can dig it out or spray it with Roundup. Of course, Roundup will kill any plants that are close by that get hit with the spray. You can pull it and then hit the shoots that come up later from the roots that get left with the Roundup. You have to keep after it. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Stephanie corley on Nov 06, 2016Wild GingerHelpful Reply
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Pdm12047726 on Nov 07, 2016It is also called a rainbow plant. It is used in Chinese cuisine and has many health benefits.Helpful Reply
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Sco10340738 on Nov 07, 2016Not wild ;ginger..Helpful Reply
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Rho7093071 on Nov 08, 2016Fallopia japonica 'Variegata' it's Japanese knotweed (tricolored)Helpful Reply
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Rho7093071 on Nov 08, 2016Wait, I take that back .. if it's taller than 3ft it's knotweed.. if it's about 24 inches tall.. it's chameleon plant .. if your trying to get rid of it.. just mow over..it's not THAT hardy.Helpful Reply
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Cheryl on Nov 08, 2016It is Houttuynia cordite (common name Chameleon plant) and very invasive. I live in Pennsylvania and, unfortunately, thought it attractive and planted it 15 year ago. I have spent the last 10 trying to eradicate it. Unfortunately RoundUp is about the only want to do it and must be applied carefully several times. If any small stem, root, or leaf is left o/in the ground, it will quickly root and spread so I would definitely NOT recommend mowing asthat would just spread the pieces.Helpful Reply
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Col4974741 on Nov 08, 2016Yes, great colors though spreads. It's recommended to plant in a pot or window box for that reason. I didn't know and my little plants are very persistently coloring a large triangle of my flower bed!😐Helpful Reply
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Ann on Nov 09, 2016This is Houttuynia (or Chameleon ). It is very, very invasive. I had it grow underneath a concrete sidewalk only to come up on the other side. It is very hard to get rid of.Helpful Reply
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Tan5227879 on Nov 10, 2016Agree with Ann - Houttuynia cordata for sure. In our place it is annual because of winter frost.Helpful Reply
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Mha10646543 on Nov 10, 2016chamelion plantHelpful Reply
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Barbara Botts on Nov 10, 2016Planted it on a nasty hill side and solved the erosion problem.Helpful Reply
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Rosie Walsh on Nov 10, 2016The plant from hell.Helpful Reply
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Xen7221439 on Nov 10, 2016Houttuynia is hardy. For best growth ,it needs moisture. wonderfull by a pound. Used in Japanese cooking . Fragrant leaves taste like coriander. used in small amounts for salads and other dishes. To avoid spreading fast, just diminish the water in the soil. To kill most of it, do not water in the summer, Try it in big containers with other plants. Use the branches for flower arrangements for the house. I love it.Helpful Reply
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Deanna Nassar on Nov 10, 2016colors are kind of nice. If it much go. Hit it with Roundup. Every time you see a new piece of it pop up. Had to do the same with some poison ivy that got into my yard.Helpful Reply
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Brenda on Nov 11, 2016The worst invasive plant ever. Pops up in neighbors yard, all over my yard and it very expensive to get rid of. You must dig it up roots and all to get rid of it.Helpful Reply
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