Description
xIntroduce the unique Fish Mint (Houttuynia cordata) to your garden with this set of 20 live bare root plants. A versatile and hardy perennial, Fish Mint is prized in Asian cuisine for its tangy, fish-like flavor. This low-maintenance herb is also a beautiful ground cover, featuring heart-shaped leaves with green and red hues that brighten any landscape.
Fish Mint thrives in moist, well-draining soil and can grow in full sun to partial shade. Perfect for edible gardens, herb beds, or as a decorative ground cover, it’s a favorite for gardeners seeking a unique plant that combines culinary uses with aesthetic appeal.
- Scientific Name: Houttuynia cordata
- Common Name: Fish Mint, Heartleaf, Chameleon Plant
- Quantity: 20 bare root plants
- Plant Type: Perennial herb and ground cover
- Growth Habit: Spreading, low-growing
- Care Level: Easy, low-maintenance
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering Needs: Moderate to high; thrives in moist conditions
- Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, loamy soil
- Features: Edible leaves, tangy fish-like flavor, vibrant foliage
- Uses: Culinary herb, ground cover, ornamental plant
- Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 4-11
- Growth Time: Rapid growth once established
- Color: Green leaves with red and purple accents, white flowers in summer
- Features: Culinary herb, spreading ground cover
- Soil Type: Moist, well-draining loamy soil
- Watering: Moderate to heavy; prefers consistently moist conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Plant Size: 6-12 inches tall, spreads widely
- Growth Rate: Fast-growing
- Climate Suitability: Hardy in USDA zones 4-11
- Type: Roots
20 live fish mint plants houttuynia cordata bare root asian herb perennial ground cover
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Folia Flora
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