10 Live Fish Mint Plants, Houttuynia cordata, Bare Root Asian Herb, Perennial Ground Cover

Enhance your garden with 10 Live Fish Mint Plants (Houttuynia cordata). This hardy perennial herb is valued in Asian cuisine for its tangy, fish-like flavor. It also doubles as a beautiful ground cover, featuring heart-shaped leaves with green, red, and purple tones, complemented by delicate white flowers in the summer.

Fish Mint thrives in moist, well-draining soil and adapts well to full sun or partial shade. Perfect for edible gardens, herb beds, or as a striking ground cover, this low-maintenance plant is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a versatile and unique addition to their landscape.

• Scientific Name: Houttuynia cordata
• Common Name: Fish Mint, Heartleaf, Chameleon Plant
• Quantity: 10 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 summer flowers
• 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

10 live fish mint plants houttuynia cordata bare root asian herb perennial ground cover
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Folia Flora